Installation Procedure
Test fit the rear suspension upper lateral link to the knuckle (2) prior to installation. If the rear suspension upper lateral link does not easily fit, the split sleeve bushing (1) must be repositioned by performing the following steps:
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Install a suitable socket (2) that is slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the split sleeve bushing (1).
- Install a suitable socket (3) that is larger than the outside diameter of the split sleeve bushing on the opposite side of the knuckle (6).
- Install a suitable bolt (4) and nut (5).
Ensure that the socket (1) is larger than the split sleeve bushing and sits flush against the knuckle (2).
Rotate the nut (1) forcing the socket (2) and the split sleeve bushing (3) flush with the knuckle (4).
The split sleeve bushing (1) should now be flush with the knuckle (2) as shown.
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Knuckle (1) - Install
Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link (1)@Knuckle - Install - Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link Replacement
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm (1)@Knuckle - Install - Lower Control Arm Replacement
Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link (1)@Knuckle - Install - Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link Replacement
Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link (1)@Knuckle - Install - Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Replacement
Rear Suspension Adjust Link (1)@Knuckle - Install - Adjust Link Replacement
Stabilizer Shaft Link (1)@Knuckle - Install - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Rear Brake Shield (1) - Install - Rear Brake Shield Replacement
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly (1) - Install - Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD) , or Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FWD)
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Rear Brake Rotor (1) - Install - Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
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