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Track Bar

TRACK BAR

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the inner track bar bolt attaching the track bar to the rear axle carrier.
4. Remove the outer track bar bolt attaching the track bar to the wheel carrier.

NOTE: Lightly tap the track bar with a plastic headed hammer to loosen the rubber mounts from the mounting flanges.

5. Remove the track bar from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the track bar onto the vehicle.

CAUTION: Vehicle must be at normal ride height before tightening components to specified torque.

2. Install the outer track bar bolt attaching the track bar to the wheel carrier.
3. Install the inner track bar bolt attaching the track bar to the rear axle carrier.
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Lower the vehicle so it is not being supported by the lift.
6. Tighten the outer track bar bolt attaching the track bar to the wheel carrier to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
7. Tighten the inner track bar bolt attaching the track bar to the rear axle carrier to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
8. Check vehicle alignment.