Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation: Notes

Remove the wheel and tire. (Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link from the rear lower arm.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Stabilizer Control Link From Rear Lower Arm
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Remove the protector. (Refer to PROTECTOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)

Fig 2: Removing Protector
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (Refer to SUSPENSION LINKS INSTALLATION NOTE .)

When replacing the rear lateral link, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (Refer to REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Lateral Link Components With Torque Specification

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

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