Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link lower side nut. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (2WD) .) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (AWD) .)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Control Link Lower Side Nut With Torque Specifications
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Rear Lateral Link Bolts With Torque Specifications

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

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