Preliminary ProceduresRemove the liftgate. Refer toLiftgate Replacement.Lower the rear of the headliner to access the inner bolts.Refer toHeadlining Trim Panel Replacement.Use a grease pencil to mark the liftgate hinge position tothe body prior to removal. | |
1 | Liftgate Hinge Nut (Qty:-4) Caution:Refer toFastener Caution. Tighten25-Y(18-lb-ft) |
2 | Liftgate Hinge Procedure Adjust the liftgate if needed. |
Thrust Angles Description Wheels
The front wheels aim or steer the vehicle. The rear wheelscontrol tracking. This tracking action relates to the thrustangle-(3). The thrust angle is the path that the rearwheels take. Ideally, the thrust angle is geometrically alignedwith the body centerline-(2).In the illustration, toe-in is shown ...