Rear Strut Rod: Installation

1. Install the strut rod (rear side), bolt and nut, and temporarily tighten the bolt.
   Fig 1: Locating Strut Rod (Rear Side), Bolt And Nut

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   NOTE: When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.
2. Support the rear axle carrier.
   Fig 2: Locating Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring

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3. Connect the strut rod (inner side) with the bolt and nut.
   Fig 3: Locating Strut Rod (Inner Side) With Bolt And Nut

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   NOTE: When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

1. 2WD:

   Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wooden block to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the rear suspension arm No. 1 (inner side of vehicle) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.

   Fig 4: Identifying Placement Of Wooden Block

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2. 4WD:

   Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wooden block to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is horizontally positioned.

   Fig 5: Jacking Up Rear Axle Carrier With Wooden Block

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1. Fully tighten the bolt.

   Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 6: Locating Bolt, Nut And Strut Rod From Rear Axle Carrier

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2. Fully tighten the bolt.

   Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 7: Locating Strut Rod (Inner Side) With Bolt And Nut

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1. Install the parking brake cable assembly No.3 with the nut.

   Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

   Fig 8: Locating Parking Brake Cable Assembly No.3 With Nut

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Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)