Removal

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the inner lateral link bolt attaching the lateral link to the rear axle carrier.
4. Remove the lateral link ball joint nut (2).

CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic tools to tighten the bolt on the tool.

5. Using Special Tool 9168 Ball Joint Puller, remove the outer lateral link ball joint attaching the lateral link to the wheel carrier.

NOTE: Lightly tap the lateral link with a plastic headed hammer to loosen the rubber mounts from the mounting flanges.

6. Remove the lateral link (1).