2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 17 - Rear Suspension

TRACK BAR, Rear

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support the axle.

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  2. Remove the track bar bolt at the axle bracket (1).

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  3. Remove the track bar bolt and nut (2) from the frame bracket.

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  4. Remove the track bar (1) from the vehicle.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

  1. Install the track bar (1) to the vehicle.

    NOTE:

    Frame bolt must be installed from the front to the rear of the vehicle.


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  2. Install the track bar bolt and flagnut (2) in the frame bracket.

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  3. Install the track bar (2) into the axle bracket.

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  4. Install the track bar bolt and flagnut (1) in the axle bracket.

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  5. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

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  6. Tighten the frame and axle mounting bolt/nut to 169 N·m (125 ft. lbs.) with full vehicle weight.

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