Inner Adjustment Link Replacement

Inner Adjustment Link Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Use paint in order to mark the position of the inner lock nut (2) on the center adjuster (3).
3. Remove the nut (8) and the bolt (6) that retain the inner adjustment link (5) to the rear suspension support.
4. Discard the nut.
5. Remove the inner adjustment link from the rear suspension support.

6. Important: The following components have left-hand threads:
^ The inner adjustment link
^ The inner lock nut
^ The corresponding end of the center adjuster

Loosen the inner lock nut.

7. Important: Count the turns necessary for removal of the inner adjustment link.

Remove the inner adjustment link from the center adjuster.

Installation Procedure





1. Important: Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts yet. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the suspension fasteners.

Thread the inner adjustment link (5) to the center adjuster the same number of turns as for the removal.
2. Align the match marks on the inner adjuster lock nut (2) and on the center adjuster.





3. Important: The protruding side of the bushing must be toward the front of the vehicle.

Install the inner adjustment link to the rear suspension support.
4. Install the NEW nut and the bolt in order to retain the inner adjustment link to the rear suspension support.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. With the weight of the vehicle on the tire and wheel assemblies, bounce the rear of the vehicle several times in order to stabilize the rear suspension.
7. Measure the wheel alignment.
8. Adjust the rear toe to specification and tighten the inner lock nut. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.

9. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nut and the bolt that retain the inner adjustment link to the rear suspension support.
Tighten the nut and the bolt to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).