Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation: Notes

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Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link lower side nut. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Removing Rear Stabilizer Control Link Lower Side Nut
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (Suspension Links Installation Note.)
When replacing the rear lateral link, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Installing Rear Lateral Link And Nut And Bolts

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Protector installation bolt
2	Protector
3	Rear lateral link outer bolt
4	Rear lateral link inner bolt
5	Rear lateral link (See Rear Lateral Link Removal Note .) (See Rear Lateral Link Installation Note .)