Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair

Spindle Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .





Important: Use a transmission jack or suitable hoist stands to prop the rear suspension support.


3. Lower the rear suspension support to gain clearance to the spindle rod to knuckle bolt. Refer to Support Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the bolt (1) and nut from the spindle rod and the rear suspension support.




5. Remove the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) and nut.
6. Push the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) forward enough to provide clearance for the spindle rod (5) removal.
7. Remove the spindle rod (5) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the spindle rod (5) to the vehicle.
2. Install the spindle rod (5) to the knuckle (8).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Install the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) and nut.

Tighten the nut to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).





4. Install the spindle rod to the rear suspension support.
5. Install the bolt (1) and nut to the rear suspension support.

Tighten the bolt to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).

6. Install the rear suspension support. Refer to Support Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Adjust the wheel toe angle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Specifications) .