Left Link

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Toe Link Mounting

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Slide crossmember end of toe link (1) into box bracket on crossmember. Slide cam bolt (2) through bracket and link from rear.
Install bolt (3) and nut securing link to knuckle. Do not tighten bolt at this time.

Fig 2: Rear Toe Adjustment Bolt Nut
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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
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If equipped, Attach wheel speed sensor cable (2) to toe link.

Fig 4: Shock Mounting - Lower
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Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber (4) into mounted positions.
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
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NOTE: Rear crossmember mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
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
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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
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Tighten all crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) to 180 N.m (133 ft. lbs.) torque.

Fig 8: Support Rear Suspension Using Jack
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Remove jack (3) from under rear axle differential.
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
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Install fuel filler tube. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE - INSTALLATION)

Fig 10: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)
Lower vehicle.
Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.

Fig 11: Shock Mounting - Lower
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Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nut (4) to 72 N.m (53 ft. lbs.) torque.

Fig 12: Toe Link Mounting
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Tighten toe link (1) fasteners to:
1. Nut at crossmember - 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.) torque (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.) torque.
Perform wheel alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)