Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the automatic level control height sensor link from the control arm.
- The stabilizer shaft link assembly bolt (7)
- The nut (13)
- The retainers (8, 11)
- The sleeve (10)
- The insulators (9, 12)

3. Remove the clamp bolt (6). Bend the open end of the clamp (5) forward.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft (4) and the insulators (3).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the stabilizer shaft (4) to the vehicle.
2. Install the insulator (3) into the clamp (5) with the slit forward.
3. Bend the link downward to close around the insulator. Center the stabilizer shaft (4).
4. Install the clamp bolt (6).
5. Install the link assembly insulators (9, 12), the sleeve (10), and the retainers (8, 11).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the support bolt (7) and the nut (13).
- Tighten the link assembly bolt (7) to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.)
- Tighten the clamp bolt (6) to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the height sensor link to the control arm (2).
8. Lower the vehicle.