Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair

Adjustment Link Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Remove the adjustment link to knuckle mounting bolt.
4. Remove the adjustment link to frame mounting nut.
5. Remove the adjustment link to frame mounting bolt.
6. Remove the adjustment link from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the adjustment link to the vehicle.

2. Important: Loosely install all fasteners before tightening.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the adjustment link to knuckle mounting bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the adjustment link to frame mounting bolt.
4. Install the adjustment link to frame mounting nut.

Tighten the bolts and nut to 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Adjust the rear toe.