3
ADJUSTMENTS
Figure 11
•
IMPORTANT:
Double-check the 10 mm
minimum distance between nut and stabilizing
arm guide. Re–adjust as needed. Figure 12.
NOTE: Use the provided template to double-check the
adjustment.
Figure 12
INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION (IS)
• Stabilizing arm (
1
) must be attached to rear
anchor bracket (
2
) installed on vehicle. Figure 13.
NOTE: Actual Rear Anchor bracket (
2
) mounted on
vehicle may differ from the one in the illustration.
Figure 13
• Loosen jam nut (
1
). Turn stabilizing arm (
3
) to
adjust length of rod end (
2
) so that rubber cone
(
4
) applies light pressure on anti–rotation
retainer (
5
Figure 14
• Re-tighten jam nut (
1
) to 40 N•m [30 lb-ft] of
torque when adjustment is complete. Figure 15.
Figure 15
CAUTION: Tighten the jam nut to the recommended
torque specification. Over-tightening the nut might
damage the rod end.
NOTE: Once angle of attack adjustment on rear
systems is completed, verify once more to
confirm adjustment setting.
BASIC TUNING
(Rear Track Systems):
• The adjustment is
incorrect
when the
stabilizing arm’s rubber cone is compressed
and deformed. The stabilizing arm’s spring is
then difficult or impossible to turn by hand.
TRACK SYSTEM REMOVAL
CAUTION: Leaving the anti-rotation anchor
brackets attached to the suspension arms, after
having removed the Track Systems, could cause
interference which might damage the vehicle.
Remove
all
Track
System
anti-rotation
components installed on the vehicle before
reinstalling the wheels.
