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Guide Link: Installing

Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following: 

Tightening specifications, refer to TRACK CONTROL ARM, BALL JOINT, GUIDE LINK AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR OVERVIEW .

Tightening specifications, refer to SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, DIAGONAL BRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD OVERVIEW, FROM 09.2007 .

-- Remove adhesive residue at stub thread of guide control arm.

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

When tightening the threaded connection -1-, the guide link must be pressed toward the inside of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Guide Link & Fasteners
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-- Tighten wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .