Trailing Rod Removal And Installation: Installation

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Install trailing rod mount bracket and then tighten trailing rod mount bracket bolt to specified torque.
CAUTION:
- Tighten the bolts in order of bolt (1), (2) and (3)
- Do not reuse removed trailing rod mount bracket bolt.
Tightening torque

Trailing rod mount bracket bolt a: 105 N.m (10.5 kg-m, 76.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Trailing Rod Mount Bracket
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Install trailing rod (4).
1. Install trailing rod and insert trailing rod front bolt (1) from the body inside
2. Insert trailing rod rear bolt (2)
3. Tighten trailing rod rear bolt (2) and trailing rod mount nut (3) temporarily by hand.
  CAUTION: If reuse trailing rod mount nut and rear bolt, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk surface.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Trailing Rod Front & Rear Bolt
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Tighten air suction pipe bolts (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Suction Pipe Bolts
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Remove floor jack from lower arm.
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 trailing rod mount nut and trailing rod rear 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.

Tightening torque

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

Trailing rod rear 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 .