Rear Lateral Link (front): Installation

CAUTION:

For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.
Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
Make sure there is no clearance between rear axle housing and collar.
If the collar comes off from the rear axle housing, replace the rear axle housing with a new part.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Check the rear lateral link assembly front for damage and deformation.
- Check the bushing for abnormal cracks, damage or fatigue.
- Check the boot on the ball joint for abnormal cracks, damage or fatigue.
Install the rear lateral link assembly front.
CAUTION:
- Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
- When installing the adjusting bolt (g), make sure to fix the bolt side in place and tighten the nut side (f).
- Align alignment marks (h) on the adjusting bolt for the rear lateral link assembly front and on the sub frame.
- Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>REAR SUSPENSION .

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Install the trailing link assembly rear.
Tightening torque:

Nut side: 90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)
Install the adapter cord EPB.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the rear wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform VDC sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform the lane keep assist learning value clear. Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT .