REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link lower side nut. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)

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3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note.)

5.  Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	Rear lateral link outer bolt
2	Rear lateral link inner bolt
3	Rear lateral link (See Rear Lateral Link Removal Note.) (See Rear Lateral Link Installation Note.)

Rear Lateral Link Removal Note

1.  Jack up the vehicle to the unloaded condition, and support the rear trailing link component using a jack.

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2.  Remove the rear lateral link.

Suspension Links Installation Note

1.  When installing the joint sections with rubber bushings, perform the following procedures.

(1)  Temporarily tighten the bolts with the vehicle lifted up.

(2)  Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

Rear Lateral Link Installation Note

1.  Jack up the vehicle to the unloaded condition, and support the rear trailing link component using a jack.

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2.  Install the rear lateral link.