Control Rod Removal And Installation: Installation

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Install control rod (1).
1. Install control rod (1) to rear suspension frame.
2. Insert control rod inner bolt (2) from the vehicle front.
3. Install control rod washer (3) with its graduated part facing up
4. Insert control rod outer bolt (4)
  CAUTION: If reuse control rod outer bolt and nut, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk surface.
5. The marks (5) on control rod washer (3) and rear suspension frame marked before its removal must be aligned and, tighten bolt and nut temporarily by hand.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Control Rod Outer Bolt Installation Position
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Tighten parking cable hanger bolt (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Parking cable hanger bolt a: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Parking Cable Hanger Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Lower jack and remove floor jack (2) from lower arm (1).

Fig 3: Removing Floor Jack
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Install rear wheels and lower hoist.
Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Wheel nut: 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
Tighten control rod mount nut and control rod outer bolt to specified torque with vehicle weight on suspension.
CAUTION:
- It is the most desirable to have vehicle off hoist and in non-loaded condition when tightening them
- Tighten control rod washer with match marks aligned.
Tightening torque

Control rod mount nut: 135 N.m (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lb-ft)

Control rod outer bolt: 135 N.m (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lb-ft)
Check rear toe and camber adjust it as necessary. For check and adjustment procedures, refer to REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .