Rear Strut Rod: Installation

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TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY
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: Locating Strut Rod Bolt
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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: Locating Strut Rod (Front Side) With Bolt
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STABILIZE SUSPENSION
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: Jacking Up Rear Axle Carrier
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FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY
1. Fully tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Locating Strut Rod Bolt
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2. Fully tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 113 N*m (1,150 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Locating Strut Rod (Front Side) With Bolt
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3. Install the parking brake cable with the bolt.
  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:

See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Fig 6: Locating Parking Brake Cable With Bolt
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