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Installation [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the rear strut rod assembly (rear) with the bolt and nut.
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      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

      HINT: 

      Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle.

    2. Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a jack and a wooden block.
    3. Connect the rear strut rod assembly (front) with the 2 bolts.
  2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  3. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fully tighten the bolt (rear).

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

      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

    2. Fully tighten the 2 bolts (front).

      Torque: 85 N*m (867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf) 

  4. CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt.

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

  5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)