Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L (2009)
Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair
Toe Link
Removal
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result
in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct
retention of these parts.
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Index-mark the cam bolt and cam washer positions.
3. Remove and discard the toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt and washer.
4. Remove and discard the toe link-to-frame cam bolt, cam washer and nut.
5. Remove the toe link.
Installation
1. Using the index marks made in removal Step 2, transfer the marks onto the new cam bolt and cam washer.
2. NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.
Align the index marks and loosely install the new toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt and washer.
3. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
Loosely install the new toe link-to-frame cam bolt, cam washer and nut.
4. Install the wheel and tire.
5. Lower the vehicle so that the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tires.
6. Tighten the toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt to 225 Nm (166 lb-ft).
