Service Procedure

1. Remove the rear suspension track bar using the following procedure:

a. Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.





b. Remove the right side (axle side) track bar retaining bolt (Figure 1).





c. Remove the left side (body side) track bar retaining bolt (Figure 2).

CAUTION:
The left rear coil spring may have to be slightly compressed to remove the left side track bar retaining bolt. Use extreme care not to nick or scratch the coil spring's protective coating.

d. Carefully remove the track bar from the vehicle.





2. Inspect both track bar bushing hoops (Figure 3):

> If the part line (seam) on both bushing hoops are at or near the center line of the track bar (+/- 1/4 inch (6 mm) from center), the track bar does not require replacement (Figure 3).

> If the part line (seam) on either of the bushing hoops is not within +/- 1/4 inch (6 mm) from the center line of the track bar, replace the track bar (Figure 3).

3. Place the track bar into position on the vehicle.

NOTE:
The track bar is symmetrical and can be installed in either direction.

4. Loosely install the left and right track bar retaining bolts and nuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE TRACK BAR RETAINING BOLTS AT THIS TIME.

5. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.

6. Jounce the rear suspension several times to settle the suspension.

7. Using a mechanic's creeper, slide under the vehicle and tighten both track bar retaining bolts to 140 ft. lbs. (190 N.m).