Thanks! ...I don't know why, but I will not change my voice-over video presentations even if the end result is more tutorial than entertaining.

I did not film the driver side but I don't remember having any problem undoing the upper bolt. You could try different tools to reach the bolt.

@@mtlcarguy hey I have a ,2016patriot and suddenly have bad camber wear on the inner rear is that alignment or a part gone bad just coincidently on both sides at similar times

​@@tylerbailey470 This kind of problem can be caused by rubber bushing that is not bonded to the steel arm. It can also be a coincidence with both sides since the steel arms rust at the same speed. Weak coil springs can also affect the geometry of the multi-link suspension.

When a big bolt is stock in a welded nut like this one, most of the time it is because the threads are corroded or rusted. Penetrating fluid can be added 2 or 3 times to help. This type of bolt is usually made with high strength steel, so I would normally use a cheater bar with a 6 point impact socket to loosen it. If you are not sure about the risk of damaging the bolt, you should try a strong impact tool with a 6 point impact socket. Heating up this welded bolt is hazardous so I would not try it.

The outer nut for the toe link was a bit difficult to loosen but the bolt that was difficult to undo was the one holding the inner end of the upper control arm. In the small area, I used a 3/8'' drive small torque wrench (5-80 FT-LBS) with a short 18 MM socket (Milwaukee or Mastercraft)

Selon la documentation de Jeep, l'alignement des roues en avant et en arrière devrait avoir un ''Toe '' individuel de + 0.10 degré ( ou acceptable de 0.00 degré à +0.20 degré. Techniquement les pneus en arrières devraient être pratiquement en ligne avec ceux d'en avant. Je trouve qu'il est plus facile d'aligner les pneus d'en arrière parce qu'ils ne sont pas reliés à le colone de direction comme en avant. Le vehicle doit être sur une surface plane avec le volant droit vers l'avant. Quand la ''cam bolt '' (excentrique) du ''toe link'' est déserrée elle peut être tournée pour obtenir un ''Toe'' positif (+) ou négatif (-). Après la ''cam bolt'' est reserrée à 26 livres -pied . En utilisant une corde sur le côté des pneus (String Alignment) il est possible d'obtenir un alignement de base pour réduire l'usure des pneus arrières. Cependant c'est moins précis qu'un alignement au garage.

@@mtlcarguy merci MTLCARGUY I will translate into english , so I don't miss any of the finer points. My french is pretty good but I want to make sure not to miss something. Your videos are the best. 👍

@@sergebouchard5908 I wrote in french because of your name. But if something is too confusing, you can ask about it and I will write back to you in English.

@@mtlcarguy Love your videos and appreciate the effort you put into making them. I have a question. I’m trying to install a rack and pinion seal kit and I can’t get the plastic 4 outer nut from the bottom of the steering rack. Would you by chance know how to disassemble the steering rack to install the new seal kit. Thanks in advance any info will help.

@@manuelm_007 Open this PDF kink and you will find the rack and pinion removal procedure and more. www.google.ca/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slideshare.net%2Fgustavocastro75098364%2Ffront-suspension-51063906&psig=AOvVaw1vTiH9G_yCwPAmjqe9Ay_b&ust=1690646748318000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjhxqGAoTCIDWoonksYADFQAAAAAdAAAAABCQAQ

Buongiorno ! There is no real standard. You simply measure it on your vehicle on an even ground, because it varies a little depending on the strength of the coil spring, on the age of the coil spring and on the optional suspension available on different Patriot/Compass.

@@mtlcarguy thanks a lot! I’ve just replaced the whole rear suspensions of my wife’s 2011 Jeep Patriot..rear subframe was completely rusted out! Having some issues with the alignment but I think I figured it out..

@@piva84 Years ago, I received a service bulletin from Jeep that extended the warranty up to 10 years to replace the damaged front and/or the rear subframe(s). I had the parts replaced for free 7 years ago. I only payed for the alignment.

@@mtlcarguy I've check that. They told me the warranty was expired 3 years ago on mine. So I had to do it myself. I'm still struggling to get the vehicle aligned. If loosen up all the bolts, let the vehicle sit on the rear suspensions, measure the distance between the center of the wheel and the fender and then lift it up again, preload the struts to the same distance and tighten the bolts...that should work right? I'm not able to tight all the bolts properly when the vehicle is on the ground...thanks!

@@piva84 You can also lower and sit the 2 rear wheels on pieces of wood to have the rear suspension in normal load condition and at the same time have more space to move and tighten the bolts and nuts.

Ref. question 1: Yes... but the trailing link can be more difficult to fit with the toe link. Ref. question 2: The comment in french was not specifically related to this video. The text was only described for a ''toe in'' or a ''toe out'' homemade basic alignment when the wheels were obviously not aligned. If the rear alignment was fine before you replaced your toe links, the bolts are normally tightened based on the previous cam bolt positions. Most of the people do not perform a homemade alignment, they have the wheel alignment done by a specialist or they simply keep the previous toe settings if they think the rear alignment was fine. Jeep recommends a wheel alignment when the toe links are replaced.

@mtlcarguy awesome! Thank you for the reply!