Upper Rod Removal and Installation: Installation

Install upper rod to chassis frame and axle housing, referring to figure for installing direction of bolts. Nuts should not be tightened.
NOTE: For H27 engine model, use new front and rear bolts (1), (5).
figure for distinction of installing direction of left side upper rod for vehicle equipped with ABS.
For H25 engine model, connect wheel speed sensor harness clamp to upper rod (if equipped with ABS).

Fig 1: Connecting Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Clamp To Upper Rod
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Lower hoist and with vehicle in no loaded condition, tighten front bolt and rear nuts of upper rod to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Upper rod bolt and nut (a): 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Tightening Front Bolt And Rear Nuts Of Upper Rod To Specified Torque

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