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Front Link: Installation

  1. Support the rear arm horizontally using a transmission jack.
  2. Using new self-locking nuts, install the front link.
    Fig 1: Supporting Rear Arm Using Transmission Jack
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    CAUTION: Install the front link with the protruding side facing the front side of the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Link
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    NOTE: Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

    Tightening torque: 

    57 N.m (5.8 kgf-m, 42 ft-lb)