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REMOVAL
1. Remove rear spring.
2. Remove inner arm pivot bolts and nuts and rear suspension arm and bushing.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not attempt to remove plastic cap on front pivot nut.
3. Remove rear suspension compensator link from rear suspension arm and bushing.
INSTALLATION
1. Inspect all fasteners for pitting, corrosion, stretching, thread condition and other factors. Reuse fastener only if in good condition.
2. Inspect large nut used at inner rear suspension compensator link attachment for condition of plastic cap. Use new nut if cap is cracked.
3. Install rear suspension compensator link on rear suspension arm and bushing.
4. Install rear suspension arm and bushing to sub-frame. Loosely install fasteners.
5. Tighten rear suspension compensator link nut to 149-201 Nm (110-148 ft. lbs.).
6. Install rear spring and reattach lower rear suspension arm and bushing at rear wheel knuckle.
7. Check and adjust rear toe.