2026-05-12

Link - Aft - Upper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 31035102 0.36 NOTA: Salvo diversa ed esplicita indicazione nella procedura, il codice modifica e il tempo forfettario, o FRT, riflettono tutto il lavoro richiesto per l'esecuzione di questa procedura, incluse le procedure collegate. Non cumulare i codici modifica a meno che non venga detto esplicitamente di farlo. NOTA: Consultare la Tempistica tariffe fisse per saperne di più sui tempi forfettari e su come essi vengono creati. NOTA: Consultare Protezione personale per assicurarsi di indossare i DPI adatti quando si esegue la procedura descritta di seguito. NOTA: Vedere per le pratiche di lavoro in sicurezza.

  • 2024-05-29: Added instructions for LH rear ride height sensor.

Remove

  1. Inspect the vehicle for abnormal tire wear that might indicate the need for a wheel alignment. Note any findings.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  3. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  4. Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. If the vehicle is equipped with a LH rear ride height sensor, remove the nut that attaches the LH rear ride height sensor to the LH rear upper aft link.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
  6. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.
    134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
  7. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the subframe.
    134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
    • 21 mm combination wrench

Install

  1. Position the LH rear upper aft link onto the subframe, and then install and hand-tighten the bolt and nut.
  2. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear coil spring.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Gedore Spring Compressor
  3. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub, but do not remove the rotor from the assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  4. Hand-tighten the nuts that attach the rear hub jack adapter to the LH rear hub.
  5. Position a support stand underneath the hub jack adapter, and then raise the support stand to simulate vehicle at ride height.
  6. Use the rear ride height torque gauge to verify that the suspension is set within ride height specification.
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    Adjust the support stand or spring compressor tool slightly if necessary.
  7. Measure the distance between the bottom of the quarter panel to the center of the rear axle to make sure that the rear suspension is set to ride height: The distance should measure 378 mm.
  8. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the subframe.
    134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
    • 21 mm combination wrench
  9. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the LH rear suspension knuckle. Mark the bolt with a paint pen.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
  10. Remove the support stand front underneath the LH suspension.
  11. Remove the hub jack adapter from the LH rear hub.
  12. Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the LH rear hub.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  13. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil spring.
  14. Depending on the vehicle's configuration, choose one of the following:
    • If the vehicle is not equipped with a LH rear ride height sensor, go to step 19.
    • If the vehicle is equipped with a LH rear ride height sensor, and the new upper aft link has a mount for the ride height sensor, go to step 15.
    • If the vehicle is equipped with a LH rear ride height sensor, but the new upper aft link does not have a mount for the ride height sensor, go to step 17.
  15. Install the nut that attaches the LH rear ride height sensor to the LH rear upper aft link.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
  16. Go to step 19.
  17. Remove the extended ride height sensor arm from the LH rear ride height sensor, and then discard the extended arm.
  18. Fold the LH rear ride height sensor arm backwards, and then use a zip tie to fasten the sensor arm to the ride height sensor bracket.
  19. Install the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  21. Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  22. Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust correction code as a separate activity to the SV. See .
  23. Only if the ride height sensor has been disconnected as instructed in step 17, perform the following steps:
  24. Enter Service Mode Plus. See .
  25. On the touchscreen, under Vehicle Info, touch Low Voltage > Exterior Lighting > Headlamp Aiming > Convert to Virtual Pitch Sensor, tap Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  26. Adjust the headlights: