16/11/2023 01:21:24

Toe Link Assembly - Rear - Pair (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 31034802 Correction Code 31034902

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Note
Determine which type of rear node the vehicle has:
  • Vehicles with 1st Generation Rear Node (vehicles built through approximately November 5, 2014), refer to 1st Generation Rear Node
  • Vehicles with 2nd Generation Rear Node (vehicles built after approximately November 5, 2014), refer to 2nd Generation Rear Node
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Warning
If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.

1st Generation Rear Node

Correction Code 31034802

Removal

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower the LH front window.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  4. Remove the rear wheels. See Wheels - Vehicle - Set (Remove and Install).
  5. Raise the vehicle fully and lower the lift onto locks.
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    Note
    Set the vehicle to comfortable working height. Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side.
  6. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 6 Nm).
  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 4 Nm).
  8. Remove the nut that attaches the LH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 35 Nm), and then remove the plate from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Discard the nut after removal.
  9. Repeat step 6 through step 8 for the RH shear plate.
  10. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the rear skidplate. See Skidplate - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  12. Lower the vehicle partially and set lift onto locks.
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    Note
    Raise the lift off locks, and then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered. Set vehicle to comfortable working height.
  13. Position the subframe lifting tool underneath the rear subframe.
  14. Connect the air supply to the subframe lifting tool.
  15. With assistance, raise the powertrain table and subframe fixture into the subframe service holes.
  16. Loosen the bolts (x4) that attach the subframe to the vehicle (torque 140 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    Do not support the subframe using the mounting bolts alone. Use the powertrain table to support the subframe.
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    CAUTION
    Do not fully remove the bolts.
  17. Partially lower the rear subframe fixture.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not support the subframe using the mounting bolts alone. Use the powertrain table to support the subframe.
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    CAUTION
    Pay attention to the components surrounding the subframe, such as coolant hoses and HV cables, to avoid over-extending or damaging the components.
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    Note
    Partially lower the subframe to access the rear toe link assembly.
  18. Measure the gap between the rear subframe supports and the vehicle body.
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    Note
    The gap must be between 1/4in to 1/2in. Adjust the subframe fixture as needed to ensure a proper gap between the subframe and the vehicle body is present.
  19. Release the clip that attaches the harness to the LH rear toe link assembly.
  20. Remove the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear toe link assembly to the subframe (torque 80 Nm).
  21. Remove the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear toe link assembly to the knuckle (torque 130 Nm), and then remove the LH rear toe link assembly from the vehicle.
  22. Repeat step 19 through step 21 for removing the RH rear toe link assembly from the vehicle.

Installation

  1. Position the LH rear toe link assembly on the vehicle, and then install the nut and bolt that attach the toe link assembly to the knuckle.
    Important: Do not torque the nut and bolt at this time.
  2. Install the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear toe link assembly to the subframe.
    Important: Do not torque the nut and bolt at this time.
  3. Install the clip that attaches the harness to the LH rear toe link assembly.
  4. Repeat step 1 through step 3 for the RH rear toe link assembly.
  5. Raise the rear subframe into position for installation.
  6. Install the bolts (x4) that attach the subframe to the vehicle (torque 140 Nm).
  7. Lower the powertrain table and move the table away from the vehicle.
  8. Disconnect the air supply from the subframe lifting tool.
  9. Install the rear skidplate. See Skidplate - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  10. Position the LH shear plate on the vehicle, and then install the nut that attaches the plate to the vehicle (torque 35 Nm).
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    Note
    Install a new nyloc nut.
  11. Install the bolt that attaches the LH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 4 Nm).
  12. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the LH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 6 Nm).
  13. Repeat step 18 through step 20 for the RH shear plate.
  14. Install the hub jack adapter onto the LH rear hub and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
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    Note
    Use modified hydraulic hub tool if correct adapter is not available.
  15. Position the support stand under the LH rear suspension, and then raise the stand to simulate vehicle at ride height.
  16. Measure the distance from the upper fore link to the bolt on the frame rail to make sure LH suspension is set to ride height.
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    Note
    The distance should be 85mm +/- 5mm.
  17. With the LH rear suspension set to ride height specification, torque the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear toe link assembly to the knuckle (torque 130 Nm).
  18. With the LH rear suspension set to ride height specification, torque the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear toe link assembly to the subframe (torque 80 Nm).
  19. Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear suspension.
  20. Remove the hub jack adapter from the LH rear hub.
  21. Repeat step 14 through step 20for the RH rear toe link assembly.
  22. Install the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the rear wheels. See Wheels - Vehicle - Set (Remove and Install).
  24. Fully lower the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  25. Raise the LH front window.
  26. Close the LH front door.
  27. Check the vehicle suspension alignment requirements, and adjust if necessary. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.

2nd Generation Rear Node

Correction Code 31034902

Removal

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower the LH front window.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  4. Remove the rear wheels. See Wheels - Vehicle - Set (Remove and Install).
  5. Raise the vehicle fully and lower the lift onto locks.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Set the vehicle to comfortable working height. Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side.
  6. Release the clips (x2) that attach the LH shear plate to the vehicle.
  7. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 6 Nm).
  8. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 4 Nm).
  9. Remove the nut that attaches the LH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 35 Nm), and then remove the plate from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Discard the nut after removal.
  10. Repeat step 6 through step 9 for the RH shear plate.
  11. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the rear skidplate. See Skidplate - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  13. Position the subframe lifting tool underneath the rear subframe.
  14. Connect the air supply to the subframe lifting tool.
  15. Raise the powertrain lift into the vehicle subframe service holes.
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    Note
    Make sure the height setting of the hoist can be reached with the powertrain lift height limit. Align dowels on subframe fixture with the holes in the front section of subframe.
  16. Loosen the bolts (x4) that attach the subframe to the vehicle (torque 140 Nm).
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not support the subframe using the mounting bolts alone. Use the powertrain table to support the subframe.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not fully remove the bolts.
  17. Partially lower the rear subframe fixture.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not support the subframe using the mounting bolts alone. Use the powertrain table to support the subframe.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Pay attention to the components surrounding the subframe, such as coolant hoses and HV cables, to avoid over-extending or damaging the components.
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    Note
    Partially lower the subframe to access the rear toe link assembly.
  18. Measure the gap between the rear subframe supports and the vehicle body.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The gap must be between 1/4in to 1/2in. Adjust the subframe fixture as needed to ensure a proper gap between the subframe and the vehicle body is present.
  19. Release the clip that attaches the harness to the LH rear toe link assembly.
  20. Remove the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear toe link assembly to the subframe (torque 80 Nm).
  21. Remove the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear toe link assembly to the knuckle (torque 130 Nm), and then remove the toe link assembly from the vehicle.
  22. Repeat step 19 through step 21 for removing the RH rear toe link assembly.

Installation

  1. Position the LH rear toe link assembly on the vehicle, and then install the nut and bolt that attach the toe link assembly to the knuckle.
    Important: Do not torque the nut and bolt at this time.
  2. Install the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear toe link assembly to the subframe.
    Important: Do not torque the nut and bolt at this time.
  3. Install the clip that attaches the harness to the LH rear toe link assembly.
  4. Repeat step 1 through step 3 for the RH rear toe link assembly.
  5. Raise the rear subframe into position for installation.
  6. Install the bolts (x4) that attach the subframe to the vehicle (torque 140 Nm).
  7. Lower the powertrain table and move the table away from the vehicle.
  8. Disconnect the air supply from the subframe lifting tool.
  9. Install the rear skidplate. See Skidplate - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  10. Position the LH shear plate on the vehicle, and then install the nut that attaches the plate to the vehicle (torque 35 Nm).
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    Note
    Install a new nyloc nut.
  11. Install the bolt that attaches the LH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 4 Nm).
  12. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the LH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 6 Nm).
  13. Install the clips (x2) that attach the LH shear plate to the vehicle.
  14. Repeat step 10 through step 13 for the RH shear plate.
  15. Install the hub jack adapter onto the LH rear hub and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
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    Note
    Use modified hydraulic hub tool if correct adapter is not available.
  16. Position the support stand under the LH rear suspension, and then raise the stand to simulate vehicle at ride height.
  17. Measure the distance from the upper fore link to the bolt on the frame rail to make sure LH suspension is set to ride height.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The distance should be 85mm +/- 5mm.
  18. With the LH rear suspension set to ride height specification, torque the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear toe link assembly to the knuckle (torque 130 Nm).
  19. With the LH rear suspension set to ride height specification, torque the nut and bolt that attach the LH rear toe link assembly to the subframe (torque 80 Nm).
  20. Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear suspension.
  21. Remove the hub jack adapter from the LH rear hub.
  22. Repeat step 15 through step 21 for the RH rear toe link assembly.
  23. Install the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  24. Install the rear wheels. See Wheels - Vehicle - Set (Remove and Install).
  25. Fully lower the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  26. Raise the LH front window.
  27. Close the LH front door.
  28. Check the vehicle suspension alignment requirements, and adjust if necessary. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.