Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation: Notes

1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the protector. (With protector)
   Fig 1: Rear Lateral Link Protector And Bolt With Tightening Torque

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3. Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link from the rear lower arm.
   Fig 2: Rear Stabilizer Control Link Nut With Tightening Torque

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4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note .)
6. When replacing the rear lateral link, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 3: Rear Lateral Link, Rear Lateral Link Inner And Outer Bolt With Tightening Torque

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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 .)