Rear Trailing 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 Trailing Link Protector And Bolt With Tightening Torque

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3. Remove the floor under cover No. 2. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Link Installation Note .)
6. When replacing the rear trailing link, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Rear Trailing Link, Rear Trailing Link Installation Nut And Bolt With Tightening Torque

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Rear trailing link installation nut
2	Rear trailing link installation bolt
3	Rear trailing link (See Rear Trailing Link Installation Note .)