Installation Procedure

Position the knuckle on the vehicle. (1)

Fig 1: Knuckle
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Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link (1) @ Knuckle» Install - Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link Replacement

Fig 2: Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link
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Install a suitable socket (2) that is slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the knuckle bushing (1).

Fig 3: Socket, Knuckle Bushing, Bolt And Nut
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CAUTION: Reposition the knuckle bushing prior to installing the rear suspension lateral link. Failure to reposition the knuckle bushing may cause damage to the rear suspension lateral link outer ball joint, requiring additional repairs.
Install a suitable socket (3) that is larger than the outside diameter of the knuckle bushing on the opposite side of the knuckle (6).
Install a suitable bolt (4) and nut (5).
Ensure that the socket (1) is larger than the bushing and sits flush against the knuckle (2).

Fig 4: Socket And Knuckle
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Rotate the nut (1) forcing the socket (2) and the bushing (3) flush with the knuckle (4).

Fig 5: Nut, Socket, Bushing And Knuckle
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Rear Suspension Lateral Link (1) @ Knuckle» Install - Rear Suspension Lateral Link Replacement

Fig 6: Rear Suspension Lateral Link
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Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link (1) @ Knuckle» Install - Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link Replacement

Fig 7: Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link
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Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link (1) @ Knuckle» Install - Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Replacement

Fig 8: Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link
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Rear Suspension Adjust Link (1) @ Knuckle» Install - Adjust Link Replacement (Without NYS) Adjust Link Replacement (With NYS)

Fig 9: Rear Suspension Adjust Link
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Rear Shock Absorber (1) @ Knuckle» Install - Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation

Fig 10: Rear Shock Absorber
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Stabilizer Shaft Link (1) @ Knuckle» Install - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Fig 11: Stabilizer Shaft Link
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Rear Brake Shield (1)» Install - Rear Brake Shield Replacement

Fig 12: Rear Brake Shield
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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly (1)» Install - Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Fig 13: Rear Wheel Bearing And Hub Assembly
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Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (1) @ Knuckle» Install - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement

Fig 14: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
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Rear Brake Rotor (1)» Install - Rear Brake Rotor Replacement

Fig 15: Rear Brake Rotor
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Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation