TOE CONTROL LINK REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A011M2G

      Remove the nut.

    2. A011MVXC04
      *a 1 mm or more

      Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.

    3. Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A011NLHC03
      *a Nut *b Spacer
      *c Tie string without any slack *d Place wrench here
      B003XUN Turn A0021RS Molybdenum Grease
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02060 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear upper control arm assembly to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Do not damage the toe control link sub-assembly ball joint dust cover.

      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.

      • If the spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.

    4. A011O1MC02
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the No. 2 toe adjust plate, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    5. Remove the nut, No. 2 toe adjust plate, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and toe control link sub-assembly.

      Note

      Hold the toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.