Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Rear Body Mount & Bolts

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Install the rear body mount.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the bolts securing the body mount.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 77 N.m (57 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Rear Suspension And Mounting Bolts

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Raise the support assembly.
Install the two rear bolts securing the support assembly to the vehicle body.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 207 N.m (153 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Center Support Brackets

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Install the center support bracket bolts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the center support bracket bolts to 128 N.m (94 lb ft).

Fig 4: View of Exhaust Hangers

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Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Tighten

Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 N.m (80 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Inspect and adjust the rear toe. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment (FE1, FE3) , Rear Toe Adjustment (FE7) .