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Installation [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSHING 
    1. Install the 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the outside of the stoppers on the rear stabilizer bar.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to install the rear stabilizer bushings so that each cutout faces the front of the vehicle.

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      *a Stopper
      *b Cutout

      HINT: 

      The cutout of the rear stabilizer bushing can be positioned either up or down.

  2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET 
    1. Install the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets to the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.
      NOTE:
      • Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle.
      • Be sure to install the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets so that each arrow mark faces the upper side of the vehicle.
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      *a Arrow Mark
      *b Identification Mark
      Upper Side of the Vehicle
  3. INSTALL REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET 
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      Install the 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets to the rear stabilizer bushing.

  4. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR 
    1. Install the rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets, 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle.
      • Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).
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      *a Identification Mark
  5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    See step  4

  6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut (A).

      Torque: 95 N*m (969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      • If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.
      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [04/2018 - ]

      • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149 mm (5.87 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (1.31 ft.)):

        69 N*m (704 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf)

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      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
    2. Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the bolt and nut (B).

      Torque: 81 N*m (826 kgf*cm, 60 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Because the nut (B) has its own stopper, do not turn the nut (B). Tighten the bolt with the nut (B) secured.
      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.
  7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2020 - ]

  9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  10. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10