Rear Link: Installation

Support the rear arm horizontally using a transmission jack.
Using new self-locking nuts, install the rear link.
NOTE: Tighten the self-locking nut with the bolt head fixed in place when installing the adjusting bolt.

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Arm Horizontally Using Transmission Jack
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Tightening torque:

Rear link-to-Sub frame

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)

Rear link-to-Rear arm

57 N.m (5.8 kgf-m, 42 ft-lb)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.