Lateral Stabilizer Rod: Service and Repair

REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Measure the length L shown in the figure for proper installation.






2. Jack up the vehicle in an unloaded condition, and support the trailing link using a jack.






3. Remove the rear lateral link.






4. Temporarily loosen a locknut of the rear lateral link.

5. Temporarily install the rear lateral link.

6. Tighten the rear lateral link to the specified torque.

7. Adjust length L to the same as the length measured before removal.

Locknut tightening torque
- 61-98 Nm {6.3-9.9 kgf-m, 45-72 ft-lbf}

8. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. Rear Wheel Alignment