Lower Rod Removal and Installation: Installation
- Install lower rod (1) to chassis frame (4) and axle housing (5), referring to the figure for proper installing direction of bolts (2), (3).NOTE:
- For H27 engine model, use new front and rear bolts ((2), (3)).
- Nuts should not be tightened.
- Remove floor jack from rear axle housing (5).
- Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
- Lower hoist and with vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten front bolts (2) and rear bolts (3) and nuts of lower rod (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Lower rod front bolt (a): 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
Lower rod rear nut (b): 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)