Rear Lateral Link Installation Note

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Install the rear lateral link so that the rear lateral link outer bolt can be inserted from the front of the vehicle.
Install the rear lateral link inner bolt.
Jack up the vehicle to the unloaded condition, and support the rear trailing link component using a jack.

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Trailing Link Component Using Jack
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the rear lateral link outer bolt.