Outer Adjustment Link Replacement

Outer Adjustment Link Replacement

Tools Required
^ J6627-A Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Use paint in order to mark the position of the outer lock nut on the center adjuster.
3. Loosen the nut that retains the outer adjustment link to the control arm. Position the top of the nut with the top of the outer adjustment link stud.
4. Use the J6627-A , or equivalent, in order to separate the stud from the control arm.





5. Remove and discard the nut.
6. Loosen the outer lock nut.

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

Remove the outer adjustment link from the adjuster.

Installation Procedure

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

Thread the outer adjustment link to the center adjuster the same number of turns as for the removal.
2. Align the match marks on the outer adjuster lock nut and on the adjuster.
3. Clean the stud on the outer adjustment link.
4. Clean the hole in the control arm for the outer adjustment link stud.





5. Install the outer adjustment link and a NEW nut to the control arm.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. 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.
8. Measure the wheel alignment.
9. Use a wrench on the hexagonal crimped section of the outer adjustment link in order to hold the position of the ball joint.
10. Adjust the rear toe to the specification and tighten the outer lock nut.

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

Tighten the nut that retains the outer adjustment link to the control arm.
Tighten the nut to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).