Link, Spring: Installation
NOTE:
Using a suitable tool, move the knuckle lower bushing inward to ease installation of the spring link onto the knuckle.
- Position the spring link (3) in the vehicle and install the spring link to crossmember bolt (2). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install the spring link to knuckle bolt (1). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install the rear spring.
- Position a suitable jack (1) under the spring link.
- Install the shock absorber Do not tighten bolt at this time. . Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION .
- Remove the jack and lower the vehicle.
- Position the vehicle on an alignment rack. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.
- Tighten spring link to crossmember bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the spring link to knuckle bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the shock absorber bolts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Perform wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .