1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels. 2. Remove the trailing link. Rear Trailing Link > REMOVAL 3. Remove the lateral link assembly - front. (1) Remove the snap pin (a) and nut (b). (2) Remove the ball joint from the housing assembly - rear axle. Preparation tool: Tie-rod ball joint puller (3) Scribe alignment marks (c) on the adjusting bolt for lateral link assembly - front and on the rear sub frame assembly. (4) Remove the adjusting bolt (d), and remove the lateral link assembly - front. CAUTION: • When removing the adjusting bolt (d), make sure to fix the bolt head in place when loosening the nut (e). • Use a suitable tool appropriate to the structure, and be careful not to damage the boot of the joint while removing. The boot may be damaged depending on the tool used. |
Reporting safety defects (USA)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic
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