Compression Link: Installation
NOTE:
Although the compression link is different end-to-end, there is no top and bottom.
- Position link and install bolt and nut mounting link at crossmember. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install bolt and nut mounting link at knuckle. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install tire and wheel assembly. Tighten wheel lug nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
- 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.) torque.
- Bolt at knuckle - 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Perform wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.