Application	N•m	Lb-Ft	Lb-In
Rear Stabilizer Link Nut	50	37	—
Rear Stabilizer Bar Bolt	50	37	—
Front Parallel Link Bolt To Knuckle	110	81	—
Front Parallel Link Cam Bolt To Crossmember	40, 80	30, 59	—
Rear Parallel Link Bolt To Knuckle	110	81	—
Rear Parallel Link Bolt To Crossmember	110	81	—
Trailing Link Bolt To Knuckle	120	89	—
Trailing Link Bolt To Bracket	100	74	—
Trailing Link Bracket Bolt	90	66	—
Upper Arm Nut To Rear Knuckle	110	81	—
Upper Arm Nut To Body	60	44	—
Rear Strut Upper Nut	50	37	—
Rear Strut Lower Nut	90	66	—
Rear Crossmember Nut/Bolt	110	81	—
Rear Hub Nut To Rear Knuckle	65	48	—
Rear Brake Caliper Bolt To Knuckle	45	33	—
Rear Brake Disc Screw	4	—	35

KM-329-A Spring Compressor

1. With the aid of another technician, lift up on the rear bumper and raise the vehicle as high as possible. Slowly release the bumper and allow the car to assume normal trim height.
2. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the bumper.
3. Push down on the bumper, release slowly, and allow the car to assume normal trim height.
4. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the bumper.

Checks	Action
Check the tire pressures.	Adjust the tire pressures to the specifications on the tire placard.
Check the load conditions under which the vehicle is normally driven.	Consult with the owner to confirm the owner's understanding of normal load conditions.
Check the compression and rebound effectiveness of the strut dampener.	Quickly push down and then lift up on the corner of the bumper nearest the strut dampener being tested. Compare the compression and rebound with those of a similar vehicle that has an acceptable ride quality. Replace the strut dampener, if needed.

Checks	Action
Check the mountings for looseness or damage.	Tighten the strut dampener. Replace the strut dampener, if needed.
Check the compression and rebound effectiveness of the strut dampener.	Quickly push down and then lift up on the corner of the bumper nearest the strut dampener being tested. Compare the compression and rebound with those of a similar vehicle that has an acceptable ride quality. Replace the strut dampener, if needed.

Checks	Action
Check for a slight trace of fluid.	The strut dampener is OK.
Check the seal cover on the fully extended strut.	Replace the strut dampener.
Check for an excessive amount of fluid on the strut dampener.	Replace the strut dampener.

1. Rear Axle
2. Front Parallel Link
3. Rear Parallel Link
4. Rear Trailing Link
5. Upper Arm
6. Stabilizer Bar
7. Stabilizer Link
8. Rear Knuckle
9. Rear Strut Damper
10. Rear Spring Lower Insulator
11. Rear Spring
12. Hollow Bumper
13. Stop Bumper Plate
14. Rear Dust Cover
15. Washer
16. Rear Spring Upper Insulator
17. Rear Strut Mount
18. Ring
19. Rear Strut Insulator
20. Washer
21. Nut
22. Strut Mount Cap
23. Rear Hub Unit
24. Rear Disc Brake

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut and the shaft-to-strut assembly nut.
3. Remove the rear stabilizer link.

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1. Install the rear stabilizer link with the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut and the shaft-to-strut assembly nut.
Tighten
Tighten the rear stabilizer link with the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut and the shaft-to-strut assembly nut to 50N•m(37 lb-ft).

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear stabilizer link. Refer to "Rear Stabilizer Link" in this section.
3. Remove the rear stabilizer bar bolt, U-clamp and bushing.

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1. Install the rear stabilizer bar bolt, U-clamp and bushing.
Tighten
Tighten the rear stabilizer bar bolt to 50N•m(37lb-ft).


2. Install the rear stabilizer link. Refer to "Rear Stabilizer Link" in this section.

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1. Raise and suitable support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the rear parallel link bolt-to-knuckle and the bolt-to-rear crossmember.
4. Remove the rear parallel link.

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1. Install the front parallel link bolt-to-knuckle and the cam bolt-to-rear crossmember.
Tighten
Tigthen the front parallel link bolt-to-knuckle to 110N•m(81 lb-ft)


2. Adjust the rear toe, if needed. Refer to Section 2B, Wheel Alignment.
3. Tighten the front parallel link bolt
Tighten
Tighten the cam bolt to 80N•m (59 lb-ft).

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the rear parallel link.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut.

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1. Install the rear parallel link with bolt-to-knuckle and the bolt-to-rear crossmember.
Tighten
Tighten the rear parallel link bolt-to-knuckle and the bolt-to-crossmember to 110N•m(81lb-ft)

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the trailing link bolt-to-knuckle and the trailing link bracket bolts.
4. Remove the trailing link.

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1. Install the trailing link with bolt-to-knuckle and the bolts-to-trailing link bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the trailing link bolt-to-knuckle to 120 N•m (89 lb-ft) and the trailing link bracket bolts 90N•m (66 lb-ft).

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the upper arm nut-to-rear knuckle using KM507-B.



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4. Remove the front, trailing and rear parallel link. Refer to "Front, Rear Parallel Link and Trailing Link" in this section.
5. Remove the hub. Refer to Section 4E, Rear Brakes.
6. Remove the strut bolt-to-knuckle.
7. Remove the rear knuckle.

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1. Install the hub into the rear knuckle. Refer to Section 4E, Rear Brakes.
2. Install the front and rear parallel link. Refer to "Front Rear Parallel Link and Trailing Link" in this section.
3. Install the upper arm nut-to-rear knuckle.
Tighten
Tighten the upper arm nut-to-rear knuckle to 110N•m (81 lb-ft).

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1. Raise and suitable support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the upper arm nut-to-rear knuckle.



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4. Remove the nuts upper arm-to-body.
5. Remove the upper arm.

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1. Install the upper arm with nuts-to-body.
Tighten
Tigthen the upper arm nuts-to-body to 60N•m (44 lb-ft).


2. Install the upper arm nut-to-rear knuckle.
Tighten
Tighten the upper arm nut-to-rear knuckle to 110 N•m (81 lb-ft).

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1. Raise and suitable support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the rear strut lower nut-to-knuckle.



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4. Remove the rear seat and rear strut upper nut-to-body. Refer to Section 9H, Seats.

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1. Install the rear strut with upper nut-to-body and rear seat. Refer to Section 9H, Seats.
Tighten
Tighten the rear strut upper nuts-to-body to 50 N•m (37 lb-ft).


2. Install the rear strut with lower nut-to-knuckle.
Tighten
Tighten the rear strut lower nuts-to-knuckle to 90 N•m (66 lb-ft).

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1. Raise and suitable support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the rear muffler. Refer to Section 1G, Exhaust System.



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Caution : A jackstand must suitably support the crossmember during removal of crossmember properly can result in personal injury.
4. Remove the rear seat and rear strut upper nut-to-body. Refer to related procedure in this section.



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5. Remove the rear crossmember bolts and nuts.
6. Remove the rear crossmember by lowering the jackstand.

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1. Install the rear crossmember with bolts and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear crossmember bolts and nuts to 110 N•m (81 lb-ft).


2. Install the front/rear parallel links and stabilizer bar. Refer to related procedure in this section.

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.



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3. Remove the rear brake caliper and remove the rear disc brake and screw.



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4. Remove the rear hub nuts-to-knuckle and the rear hub.

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1. Install the rear hub nuts-to-knuckle.
Tighten
Tighten the rear hub nuts-to-knuckle to 65 N•m (48 lb-ft).


2. Install the rear disc brake and the rear brake caliper.
Tighten
Tighten the rear brake caliper bolts to 45N•m (33 lb-ft).




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3. Install the rear brake disc screw.
Tighten
Tighten the rear brake disc screw to 4 N•m (35 lb-in).

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1. Remove the rear strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "Strut Assembly" in this section.
2. Mount the rear strut assembly into the spring compressor KM-329-A. Ensure that the hooks are properly seated.



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3. Compress the spring.
4. Remove the lock nut from the strut dampener rod.



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5. Release the coil spring from the compressor and remove the rear strut mount, spring upper insulator, dust cover, hollow bumper, coil spring and rear spring lower insulator.

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1. Install the rear spring lower insulator, coil spring, hollow bumper, dust cover, spring upper insulator and rear strut mount onto the rear strut assembly.



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2. Compress the spring.
3. Install the lock nut to the strut damper rod.
4. Release the rear strut assembly from the spring compressor KM-329-A.