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Rear Parallel Link

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel.

IMPORTANT: Before removing the parallel link-to-crossmember bolt, mark the position of the adjuster cam in relation to the parallel link and the crossmember. This adjuster cam must be placed in the same position when the parallel link is installed on the vehicle to maintain the proper rear toe.





3. Remove the rear parallel link bolt from the rear crossmember.





4. Remove the rear parallel link bolt from the rear knuckle.
5. Remove the rear parallel link.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear parallel link.
2. Install the rear parallel link-to-knuckle bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the rear parallel link-to-knuckle bolt to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the rear parallel link onto the rear crossmember. Install the rear parallel link-to-crossmember bolts. Do not tighten.
4. Install the wheel.
5. Perform a rear toe adjustment.