Link - Compression
NOTE:
Although the compression link is different end-to-end, there is no top and bottom.
- Position link and install bolt and nut (1) mounting link (3) at crossmember. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install bolt and nut (2) mounting link (3) at knuckle. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.)). Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle.
- Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access link fasteners.
- Tighten compression link fasteners to:
- Bolt at crossmember - 85 N.m (63 ft. lbs.).
- Bolt at knuckle - 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
- Perform wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .