Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair

1. Raise and support vehicle. Place jack stand under suspension support, not suspension arms, remove two strut rod nut and bolts, then strut rod.
2. Remove resonator/intermediate pipe assembly from catalytic converter.
3. Remove resonator/intermediate pipe assembly from muffler/tail pipe assembly.
4. Remove muffler/tail pipe assembly attaching bolts, then muffler/tail pipe assembly from hanger.
5. Remove intermediate pipe heat shield, then six crossmember to body attaching bolts.
6. Remove front lateral link with the two bolts and four washers.
7. Reverse procedure to install, tighten nuts and bolts to specifications.