Rear Strut Rod: Installation

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TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD
1. Install the rear strut rod (rear side), bolt and nut, and temporarily tighten the bolt.
  NOTE: When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Strut Rod Bolt
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2. Support the rear axle carrier.
  
  Fig 2: Supporting Rear Axle Carrier With Jack
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3. Connect the rear strut rod (inner side) with the bolt and nut.
  NOTE: When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Rear Strut Rod Bolt
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STABILIZE SUSPENSION
1. Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wooden block to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the rear suspension No. 1 arm (inner side of vehicle) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.
  
  Fig 4: Placing Wooden Block
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FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD
1. Fully tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 113 N*m (1,152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Locating Rear Strut Rod Bolt
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2. Fully tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 113 N*m (1,152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Locating Strut Rod (Front Side) Bolt
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CONNECT PARKING BRAKE NO. 3 CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Install the parking brake No. 3 cable assembly with the bolt.
  Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf)
Fig 7: Locating Parking Brake No. 3 Cable Assembly With Bolt
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INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)