Rear Strut Rod: Installation

1. Install the strut rod (rear side), bolt and nut, and temporarily tighten the bolt.
   NOTE: When installing the bolt, tighten the bolt temporarily with the nut fixed.
   Fig 1: Locating Strut Rod Rear Side With Bolt And Nut

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2. Support the rear axle carrier.
   Fig 2: Supporting Rear Axle Carrier

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3. Connect the strut rod (inner side) with the bolt and nut.
   NOTE: When installing the bolt, tighten the bolt temporarily with the nut fixed.
   Fig 3: Locating Strut Rod Inner Side With Bolt And Nut

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1. 2WD:

   Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wood block to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the suspension arm assembly No. 1 (inner side of vehicle) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.

   Fig 4: Identifying Aligned With Center Of Rear Axle Hub (2WD)

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2. 4WD:

   Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wood block to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is horizontally positioned.

   Fig 5: Applying Load To Suspension So Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Horizontally Positioned (4WD)

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1. Fully tighten the bolt.

   Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 6: Tightening Strut Rod Bolt

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2. Fully tighten the bolt.

   Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 7: Tightening Strut Rod Bolt

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3. Install the parking brake cable with the bolt and nut.

   Torque: 

   Bolt 

   39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

   Nut 

   6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

   Fig 8: Locating Parking Brake Cable Bolts And Nuts

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Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)