Adjustment Link Replacement (FE7)

Adjustment Link Replacement (FE7)

Tools Required

J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to vehicle Lifting.

Important: Hold the adjustment link studs with the hex tool.

2. Remove the hex nut from the adjustment link.




3. Using the J 24319-B separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.




4. Remove the support bracket bolts from the center support (1).
5. Using a block of wood and suitable jack, support the rear support assembly.




6. Remove the exhaust.




7. Remove two rear support assembly bolts and lower the support assembly.




8. Remove the cam lock nut and the bolt.
9. Remove the adjustment link from the support assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the adjustment link to the support assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the cam lock nut, washer and bolt.

Tighten the cam lock nut to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).




3. Install the adjustment link to the control arm hex nut.

Tighten the hex nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) then an additional 200 degrees.




4. Raise the support assembly and the exhaust.
5. Install the rear two bolts in the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.

Tighten the support bolts to 207 N.m (153 lb ft).




6. Install the exhaust.




7. Install the center support bracket bolts (1).

Tighten the center support bracket bolts to 128 N.m (94 lb ft)

8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check the rear toe adjustment. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment (FE1, FE3) Rear Toe Adjustment (FE7).