Panard Rod

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Panard Rod





Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.





1. Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

3. CAUTION: Do not support the rear axle at the differential housing.

Support the rear axle with a jack stand.






4. NOTE: Using 2 screwdrivers inserted through the access hole, depress the tabs of the panard rod cover retaining clip.

Remove the panard rod bolt cover.

5. NOTE: Tighten the panard rod-to-body mount bolt while the suspension is at curb height.

Remove and discard the panard rod-to-body mount bolt and flag nut.
^ To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).

6. NOTE: Tighten the panard rod-to-axle bolt while the suspension is at curb height.

Remove and discard the panard rod-to-axle bolt and flag nut.
^ To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the panard rod.





8. Using the special tool, raise the rear axle so the mark made on the rear shock absorber in Step 1 lines up with the protective sleeve.

9. NOTE: Tighten the panard rod fasteners while the suspension is at curb height.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Always install new fasteners.