Torque Rod: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Important: When raising the vehicle, support the vehicle by the frame, allowing the suspension to fully extend (unloaded).

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.





2. Support the rear axle (1) with an adjustable lifting device.
3. Remove the torque arm from the propeller shaft, if equipped with two-piece propeller shaft.
4. Remove the bolts and screws (2), the washers (3) and the nuts (4) from the rear axle (1).





5. Remove the bolts and screws (3, 7 and 8) and the nuts (5) from the automatic transmission, if equipped.
6. Remove the outer bracket (9).
7. Remove the inner bracket (10).
8. Remove the torque arm (6).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Position the inner bracket (2) through the transmission.
2. Position the outer bracket (3) to the inner bracket (2) and loosely install the nuts (7) and the bolts and screws (5 and 6).
3. Insert the torque arm (4) into the brackets (2 and 3).

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the nuts (7) and the bolts and screws (5 and 6).

Tighten
^ Tighten the nuts (7) to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the bolts and screws (6) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the bolts and screws (5) to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





5. Position the torque arm (5) to the rear axle (1).
6. Install the bolts and screws (2), the washers (3) and the nuts (4).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts (25) to 132 Nm (97 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the torque arm to the propeller shaft, if equipped with a two piece propeller shaft.
8. Install the rear axle support.
9. Lower the vehicle.