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Link - Left Toe

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Fig 1: Toe Link Mounting
GC0013016Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Slide crossmember end of toe link (1) into box bracket on crossmember. Slide cam bolt (2) through bracket and link from rear.
  2. Install bolt (3) and nut securing link to knuckle. Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
    Fig 2: Rear Toe Adjustment Bolt Nut
    GC0013015Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. While holding toe adjustment cam bolt from rotating (cam facing upward), Install cam washer (2) and nut (3) securing toe link at crossmember (1). Do not tighten nut at this time. 
    Fig 3: WSS Routing Along Left Toe Link
    GC0013012Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. If equipped, Attach wheel speed sensor cable (2) to toe link.
    Fig 4: Lower Shock Mount
    GC0012978Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber (4) into mounted positions.
  6. When lower shock mounting bolt holes line up install bolt (2) and nut (4). Do not tighten at this time. 
    Fig 5: Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
    GC0012981Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    NOTE: Rear crossmember mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
  7. Continue to raise crossmember in not already in mounted position, then install crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3). Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time. 
    Fig 6: Measuring Tension Link Clearance
    GC0012986Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  8. Measure distance (1) between from tension link (2) to body weld flange (3) directly in front of it, just outboard of front mount bushing (4). This distance must be at least 12 mm to allow proper clearance for suspension movement.  If distance is less than 12 mm, shift that side of rear crossmember directly rearward until distance is 12 mm or greater. To do so, loosen 3 mounting bolts slightly, leaving one on opposite side of shift snugged to pivot off of. Shift crossmember rearward and snug loosened bolts. Measure opposite side to be sure it also maintains minimum 12 mm distance.
    Fig 7: Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
    GC0012981Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Tighten all crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) to 180 N.m (133 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 8: Support Rear Suspension Using Jack
    GC0012990Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Remove jack (3) from under rear axle differential.
  11. If previously lowered, raise rear exhaust back to mounted position and connect exhaust isolators at muffler and resonators hangers. Remove jack or stand below exhaust muffler.
    Fig 9: Filler Tube Assembly
    GC0012979Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Install fuel filler tube. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 10: Tire And Wheel Mounting
    GC0012971Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.)). Refer to INSTALLATION .
  14. Lower vehicle.
  15. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.
    Fig 11: Lower Shock Mount
    GC0012978Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  16. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nut (4) to 72 N.m (53 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 12: Toe Link Mounting
    GC0013016Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Tighten toe link (1) fasteners to:
    1. Nut at crossmember - 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.) (This nut may be tightened after rear wheel alignment toe is set. Do not tighten from bolt head end.).
    2. Bolt at knuckle - 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
  18. Perform wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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