Link, Trailing, Rear: Installation
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- Position the trailing link (3) to the steering knuckle then install the three trailing link to knuckle mounting bolts (4) and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the forward end of the trailing link (2) to the body and install the two trailing link to body mounting bolts (1). Do not tighten at this time.
- Using a suitable holding fixture, support the outboard end of the spring link and lift it to normal ride height.
- Tighten the two trailing link to body mounting bolts (1) to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the lower control arm holding fixture.
- Install the routing clips attached to the trailing link.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.