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TOE LINK (Continued)
Fig. 28 Toe Link Mounting
1 - TOE LINK
2 - MOUNTING NUT AT CROSSMEMBER
3 - MOUNTING BOLT AT KNUCKLE
• Nut at crossmember – 172 N·m (127 ft. lbs.)
torque (This nut may be tightened after rear wheel
alignment toe is set).
• Bolt at knuckle – 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Perform wheel alignment. (Refer to 2 - SUS-
PENSION/WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
PROCEDURE)
SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly. (Refer to 22 -
TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL)
(3) Position an extra pair of jack stands under and
support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize
vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
(4) Position under-hoist utility jack or transmis-
sion jack under center of rear suspension crossmem-
ber (without AWD) or rear driveline module (with
AWD) (Fig. 31). Raise jack head to contact driveline
module/suspension crossmember and secure in place.
(5) Remove two shock absorber upper mounting
bolts (Fig. 29).
(6) Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt
and nut (Fig. 30).
CAUTION: When removing crossmember mounting
bolts it is important NOT to loosen or remove
crossmember mounting bolts on opposite side of
1 - SHOCK ABSORBER
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS
3 - SPRING LINK
-
STANDARD
1 - SPRING LINK
2 - BOLT
3 - SHOCK ABSORBER
4 - NUT
vehicle. Doing so will require rear wheel alignment
following reinstallation to ensure proper thrust
angle.
(7) Remove both front and rear crossmember
mounting bolts on repair-side of vehicle (Fig. 32).
REAR SUSPENSION 2 - 31
Fig. 29 Shock Absorber Mounting - Upper
Fig. 30 Shock Absorber Mounting - Lower
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