The original toe links should not be adjusted. 11112020 One of the owners who crashed as a result of the rear toe link problem said their vehicle was not included in the 2014 recall which comprised 290000 units between the 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX and. Replace your OE toe links and beef up your suspension with Steeda adjustable toe links. A4 Dealers will replace rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners. GM is recalling more than 213000 sedans for a faulty suspension component.
Set the Front and Rear Alignment refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle andor Front Toe Adjustment. Q6 Does the customer have to pay for this remedyrepair. A4 Dealers will replace rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners. Q5 What is the safety risk. And rear suspension adjustment link.
This adjustable link has an integrated turnbuckle that changes the overall length which causes the rear wheel to angle in or out in an infinitely adjustable increments. When servicing the rear suspension on 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X models the Service Information has been updated recently to require the replacement of both right and left rear toe links if a rear alignment is needed. There is a bit of a debate re toe link. If the adjustment link fails any of the above tests replace the adjustment link assembly. The structure of the r beam suspension is shown in Fig-ure 6.
129 lbft 175 Nm Install the new toe link. Toe-links connect the rear wheel hubs to the chassis and they are the key component in adjusting toe-in during a rear wheel alignment. The toe setting of an independent rear suspension vehicle will affect the vehicles thrust angle and result in excessive tire wear. Use a piece of paper to determine if there is a gap between the jam nut and the adjustment collar. 12062019 The reason given was unique mud accumulation in the rear frame pocket where the rear suspension toe link attaches to the frame impeding articulation of the toe link which may result in toe link fracture Later that year 2011-2012 Explorers joined the Canadian recall for the same issue bringing the total number of affected units to 24114.
