Rear Strut Rod: Installation

1. Install the strut rod (rear side), bolt and nut, and temporarily tighten the bolt.
   NOTE: When installing the bolt, fix the nut and temporarily tighten the bolt.

   HINT:

   Insert the bolt from the inner side of the vehicle and temporarily install the bolt.

   Fig 1: Installing Strut Rod (Rear Side), Bolt And Nut

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2. Connect the strut rod (front side) with the bolt and nut.
   NOTE: When installing the bolt, fix the nut and temporarily tighten the bolt.
   Fig 2: Connecting Strut Rod (Front Side)

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1. 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 the vehicle) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.
   Fig 3: Stabilizing Suspension

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1. Fully tighten the bolt.

   Torque: 113 N*m (1,150 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

Fig 4: Tightening Rear Strut Rod Assembly Bolt (1 Of 2)
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2. Fully tighten the bolt.

   Torque: 113 N*m (1,150 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 5: Tightening Rear Strut Rod Assembly Bolt (2 Of 2)

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3. Install the parking brake cable with the bolt.

   Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 6: Installing Parking Brake Cable

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

HINT:

See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT