Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Measure the length L shown in the figure for proper installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lateral Link Length L
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Jack up the vehicle to the unloaded condition, and support the trailing link using a jack.
Remove the rear lateral link.

Fig 2: Supporting Trailing Link Using Jack
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Fig 3: Identifying Rear Lateral Link Removal
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Temporarily loosen a locknut of the rear lateral link.
Temporarily install the rear lateral link.
Tighten the rear lateral link to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
- When servicing a vehicle with a type A bolt, tighten the rear lateral link outer side bolt to the specified torque using an adjustable wrench while holding the washer in place to prevent the bushing from being pinched.
Adjust length L to the same as the length measured before removal.
Locknut tightening torque
- 61-98 N.m {6.3-9.9 kgf.m, 45-72 ft.lbf}
  
  Fig 4: Tightening Rear Lateral Link To Specified Torque
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Inspect the rear wheel alignment. See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .