Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Mark the I-Link to subframe retaining bolt (3) in relation to the subframe before removing the I-Link to subframe retaining nut (1).
Important: The I-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) is not to be fully tightened at this stage.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Important: The I-Link to subframe retaining bolt and nut must not to be fully tightened at this stage.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on a level surface and on all four wheels before fully tightening the nut.
Important: The suggested method to settle the rear suspension is with the wheels on the ground, open rear compartment lid and support the lid with a suitable brace. Using your hands press down hard on the rear compartment floor and release a number of times.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 140 N·m (103 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 175 N·m (129 lb ft).