Rear Lower Arm: Installation

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Pre-tighten the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B) to the cross member.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Arm, Mounting Bolts And Cross Member
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Install the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring
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Install the lower arm bolt (B) to the rear knuckle and the lower arm bolt (C) to the cross member with a specified torque, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

Bolt (B): 120-160 (12-16, 86.8-115.7)

Bolt (C): 200-270 (20-27, 144.7-195.3)

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Arm And Bolts
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Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90-110 (9-11, 65.1-79.5)

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Wheel & Tire, Rear Hub And Hub Bolts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear wheel and tire (A).