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Trailing Arm: Installation

  1. Place the trailing link into the spindle and trailing link bracket and tighten two trailing link pivot bolts. Install two washers at each side.

    Tightening torque: 32~45 lb.ft (43~61 N.m, 4.4~6.2 kg.m) 

  2. Install the brake cable bracket to trailing link, then tighten the two brake cable bracket nuts.

    Tightening torque: 13.7~19 lb.ft (19~26 N.m, 1.9~2.6 kg.m) 

  3. Install the lateral links with pivot bolt, two washers and lock-washer from the spindle, then tighten retaining nut.

    Tightening torque: 69~86 lb.ft (93~117 N.m, 9.5~11.9 kg.m) 

  4. Install front lateral link with the retaining bolt and lock washer from the crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 69~86 lb.ft (93~117 N.m, 9.5~11.9 kg.m) 

  5. Install rear lateral link with retaining bolt and lock washer from crossmember.

    Tightening torque: 69~86 lb.ft (93~117 N.m, 9.5~11.9 kg.m) 

  6. Install wheel and tire.
    NOTE: Tighten lateral link and trailing link pivot bolts to specified torque before lowering vehicle.
  7. After installation, check rear wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .
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