Compression Link
NOTE:
Although the compression link is different end-to-end, there is no top and bottom.
| 1 - REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER |
| 2 - MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT |
| 3 - MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT |
| 4 - KNUCKLE |
| 5 - COMPRESSION LINK |
- Position link (5) and install bolt and nut (2) mounting link to crossmember (1). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install bolt and nut (3) mounting link to knuckle (4). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to INSTALLATION . Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
- Lower vehicle.
- Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access link fasteners.
- Tighten compression link fasteners to:
- Bolt at crossmember - 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
- Bolt at knuckle - 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
- Perform wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .