
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — Rear Suspension (Strut Rod, Stabilizer Bar) RA-71
(b) Temporarily connect the strut rod with the bolt and nut to the axle carrier.
2. TORQUE STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the stands and bounce the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
(b) Torque the mounting bolts and nuts.
Torque:
Body × Strut rod
1,670 kg·cm (121 ft·lb, 164 N·m)
Axle carrier × Strut rod
1,670 kg·cm (121 ft·lb, 164 N·m)
3. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page RA-3)
Stabilizer Bar
(See page RA-56)
REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
1. JACK UP VEHICLE
2. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
(a) Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the No.1 lower suspension arm.
(b) Remove the stabilizer bar bracket and remove the stabilizer bar from the body.