Link Protector

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Visually check the rear lateral link assembly front for damage and deformation.
- Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Visually check the boot on the ball joint for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.

Install the link protector.

CAUTION:

Use a new link protector and a new band link protector.
When installing the link protector, pay close attention to the identification marks and shapes of the link protector on the RH and LH sides.
Check that there is no dirt or oil on the rear lateral link assembly front. If any dirt or oil is found, clean it.
When installing the link protector, be careful not to damage the adjacent parts.
After installing the link protector, make sure that the rubber is firmly fitted.

Temporarily install the band link protector.

Preparation items:

Part No.: Band link protector (20694FL000)

CAUTION:

When installing temporarily, be careful not to damage the adjacent parts.
The parts cannot be removed after the band link protector is installed on the head part, so be sure to wind the band while being careful that the head part faces outside.

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Tighten the band using a band tightening tool.

NOTE:

It is recommended to use OTC CV joint banding tool and cutter (item number: 4623) as a band tightening tool.
Tighten until the link protector does not move by hand.

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Cut off the excess part of the band link protector.

CAUTION: When cutting off, be careful not to damage the adjacent parts.

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Install the adapter cord EPB.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)