Rear Lateral Link: Installation

CAUTION:

Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Visually check the lateral link assembly - rear for damage and deformation.
- Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

Lateral link assembly - rear: 80 N.m (8.16 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)

Rear shock absorber assembly: 85 N.m (8.67 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

Stabilizer link: 38 N.m (3.87 kgf-m, 28 ft-lb)

Sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC CONTROL MODULE &H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System>PROCEDURE>REINITIALIZATION .