PERFORMANCE ROD, LATERAL LINK AND TRAILING LINK — Removal / Inspection / Installation

R-34parts diagram

Performance rod (callout 3) is fitted to the K8 DOHC (1.8L V6) only.

1
Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2
Remove the wheels.
3
Remove in the order shown in the figure.
4
Visually inspect each part and replace as necessary.
5
Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
6
Loosely tighten the lateral link and trailing link bolts. Tighten all other nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
7
Install the wheels. (Tightening torque: 89-117 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 66-86 ft·lbf})
8
Lower the vehicle.
9
With the vehicle unloaded, tighten the lateral link and trailing link bolts to the specified torque.
10
After installation, measure the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. (Refer to page R-9.)

Parts DiagramFig. fig1

#	Part Name	Notes
1	Nut	Tightening torque 68-95 N·m {6.9-9.7 kgf·m, 60-70 ft·lbf}
2	Washer	—
3	Performance rod (K8 DOHC)	Inspect for bending and damage. Installation Note ... page R-36
4	Stabilizer nut	—
5	Cap	—
6	Bolt	—
7	Washer	—
8	Nut	Tightening torque 86-116 N·m {8.7-11.9 kgf·m, 63-86 ft·lbf}
9	Washer	—
10	Bolt	—
11	Retainer	—
12	Lateral link (rear)	Inspect for deformation. Inspect for weakness of bushing
13	Lateral link (front)	Inspect for deformation. Inspect weakness of bushing. Tightening torque 44-60 N·m {4.4-6.2 kgf·m, 32-44 ft·lbf}
14	Bolt	Tightening torque 75-103 N·m {7.6-10.7 kgf·m, 55-77.3 ft·lbf}
15	Bolt	Tightening torque 94-126 N·m {9.5-12.9 kgf·m, 69-93 ft·lbf}
16	Washer	—
17	Trailing link	Inspect for deformation. Inspect weakness of bushing

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