Installation (To 12/2010): Installation

1. Install the strut rod (rear side), bolt and nut, and temporarily tighten the bolt.
   NOTE:

   When installing the bolt, fix the nut and temporarily tighten the bolt.

   HINT: 

   Insert the bolt from the inner side of the vehicle and temporarily install the bolt.

   Fig 1: Locating Strut Rod Bolt

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2. Connect the strut rod (front side) with the bolt and nut.
   NOTE:

   When installing the bolt, fix the nut and temporarily tighten the bolt.

   Fig 2: Locating Strut Rod (Front Side) With Bolt

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1. Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wooden block to avoid damage. Apply a load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the suspension arm assembly No. 1 (inner side of the vehicle) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.
   Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier In Loaded Position

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1. Fully tighten the bolt.

   Torque: 113 N*m (1,150 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   When installing the bolt, fix the nut and tighten the bolt.

   Fig 4: Locating Strut Rod Bolt

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2. Fully tighten the bolt.

   Torque: 113 N*m (1,150 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   When installing the bolt, fix the nut and tighten the bolt.

   Fig 5: Locating Strut Rod (Front Side) With Bolt

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3. Install the parking brake cable with the bolt.

   Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

   Fig 6: Locating Parking Brake Cable With Bolt

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Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 6 ft.*lbf) 

1. Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .