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Forward Lateral Link

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  1. Install the lateral link and the attaching nut and bolt at rear suspension crossmember. See Figure. If the forward lateral link is equipped so, install it with the cup in cast portion facing down and toward rear knuckle. See  Figure . 
  2. Install the lateral link and attaching nut, bolt and washer at rear knuckle. See Figure.
  3. Tighten both lateral link attaching bolts to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.) torque.
  4. Install the rear stabilizer bar attaching link, isolator bushings and attaching nut on the forward lateral link. See Figure. Tighten the attaching nut to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.) torque.
  5. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Progressively tighten the wheel mounting nuts in crisscross sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Check and reset rear wheel Camber (if applicable) and Toe to specifications as required. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
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