Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair

Toe Link









Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTICE: Orientation of the suspension fasteners is important. Make sure the fasteners are installed in the same direction as they were in when removed or incorrect clamp load and component damage may occur.

1. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).





2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

3. Position a suitable jack under the wheel knuckle and raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1.

4. Index-mark the toe link cam bolt to the subframe.





5. Remove the toe link cam adjuster nut, cam adjuster and cam bolt.
- Discard the nut.

6. Remove and discard the toe link outboard nut and bolt and remove the toe link.

Installation

1. Position the toe link and install a new outboard bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 325 Nm (240 lb-ft).

2. NOTE: Do not tighten the cam adjuster nut at this time.

NOTE: The cam adjuster must be installed with the small tooth facing toward the frame bracket.

Install the toe link cam bolt, cam adjuster and a new nut.

3. NOTE: Make sure the cam bolt and the adjustment cam are seated between the offsets before tightening the nut.

Align the index mark on the cam bolt with the index mark on the subframe and tighten the nut.

- Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).





4. Lower the suspension and remove the jack.

5. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

6. Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe. For additional information, refer to Suspension &/or Alignment.