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.

CAUTION:
- When servicing a vehicle with a type A bolt, tighten the rear lateral link outer side bolt to the specified torque using an adjustable wrench while holding the washer in place to prevent the bushing from being pinched.






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