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Compression Link: Installation

NOTE: Although the compression link is different end-to-end, there is no top and bottom.
  1. Position link and install bolt and nut mounting link at crossmember. See Figure. Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
  2. Install bolt and nut mounting link at knuckle. See Figure. Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
  3. Install tire and wheel assembly (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) . Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  4. Lower vehicle.
  5. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access link fasteners.
  6. Tighten compression link fasteners to:
    1. Bolt at crossmember - 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
    2. Bolt at knuckle - 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
  7. Perform wheel alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
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