Ford Fusion: Rear Suspension / Toe Link. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires) .
   

1. Support the rear suspension to ride height.
   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

1. Index mark the cam adjusters for reference during installation.
   
   1. Remove the toe link-to-subframe cam bolt and nut.
      
   2. Remove the toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
      

Installation

1. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

   Align reference marks made during removal.
   
   1. Install the toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
      Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
   2. Install the toe link-to-subframe cam bolt and nut.
      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

1. Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires) .
   

1. Check and if necessary adjust rear toe.
   Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).