Lateral Rod Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: LOWER ROD, UPPER ROD, LATERAL ROD CHECK 

1. Install lateral rod to rear axle, and vehicle body.
   NOTE: Use new lateral rod mounting bolts.
2. Lower hoist.
3. Tighten lateral rod mounting bolts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Lateral rod left side bolt a: 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft) 

   Lateral rod right side bolt b: 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 1: Identifying Lateral Rod Bolts

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