Transverse Link & Bushing: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Disconnect ABS sensor cable at crossmember. Remove coil spring. See COIL SPRING
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- Remove fuel tank support plate nut (1). See Fig 1
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- Using transmission jack, support trapezoidal link. See Figure
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- Remove lower shock absorber bolt (3). Mark position of transverse arm eccentric bolt. Remove transverse arm-to-wheel bearing housing bolt. Pull fuel tank support plate down slightly to remove transverse arm-to-subframe bolt (2). Remove transverse link. See Fig 1
.