Toe Control Link: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET  (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
   Fig 1: Identifying Space Between Arm And Spacers

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   1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.
   2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the toe control link so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.039 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060) 

      NOTE:

      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the axle carrier spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.039 in.) or less.
   3. Using SST, disconnect the toe control link from the axle carrier.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      NOTE:

      • Do not damage the dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
   4. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and suspension member.
   5. Remove the nut, No. 2 toe adjust plate, toe adjust cam and toe control link from the suspension member.
      Fig 2: Placing Matchmarks On No. 2 Suspension Toe Adjust Plate And Suspension Member

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