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Lateral Stabilizer Rod: Service and Repair

REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Measure the length L shown in the figure for proper installation.

2. Jack up the vehicle in an unloaded condition, and support the trailing link using a jack.

3. Remove the rear lateral link.

4. Temporarily loosen a locknut of the rear lateral link.

5. Temporarily install the rear lateral link.

6. Tighten the rear lateral link to the specified torque.

7. Adjust length L to the same as the length measured before removal. 

Locknut tightening torque

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61-98 Nm {6.3-9.9 kgf-m, 45-72 ft-lbf}

8. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.  See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Alignment

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