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Installation [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSHING 
    1. Install the 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the outside of the stoppers on the rear stabilizer bar.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to install the rear stabilizer bushings so that each cutout faces the front of the vehicle.

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      *a Stopper
      *b Cutout

      HINT: 

      The cutout of the rear stabilizer bushing can be positioned either up or down.

  2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET 
    1. Install the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets to the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.
      NOTE:
      • Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle.
      • Be sure to install the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets so that each arrow mark faces the upper side of the vehicle.
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      *a Arrow Mark
      *b Identification Mark
      Upper Side of the Vehicle
  3. INSTALL REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET 
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      Install the 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets to the rear stabilizer bushing.

  4. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR 
    1. Install the rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets, 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 78 N.m (795 kgf/cm, 58 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle.
      • Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).
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      *a Identification Mark
  5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2020 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [09/2022 - ]

  6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut (A).

      Torque: 95 N.m (969 kgf/cm, 70 ft.lbf) 

      HINT: 

      • If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.
      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2018 - ]

      • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149 mm (5.87 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (1.31 ft.)):

        69 N.m (704 kgf/cm, 51 ft.lbf)

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      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
    2. Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the bolt and nut (B).

      Torque: 81 N.m (826 kgf/cm, 60 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Because the nut (B) has its own stopper, do not turn the nut (B). Tighten the bolt with the nut (B) secured.
      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.
    3. Install the cap to the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
  7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2020 - ]

  9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  10. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9