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Lateral Link: Installation

Fig 1: Locating Lateral Link & Ball Joint Nut
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  1. Install the lateral link onto the vehicle.
    CAUTION: The rear axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the lateral link nuts.
  2. Install the outer lateral link ball joint attaching the lateral link to the wheel carrier.
    CAUTION: The rear axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the lateral link nuts.
  3. Install the inner lateral link bolt attaching the lateral link to the rear axle carrier.
    CAUTION: Vehicle must be at normal ride height before tightening components to specified torque.
  4. Tighten the outer lateral link ball joint attaching the lateral link to the wheel carrier to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
  5. Tighten the inner lateral link bolt attaching the lateral link to the rear axle carrier to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).