Upper Transverse Link: Installing

Installation position of the transverse link to the subframe

-- Install the upper transverse link -3- on the threaded connection -1- by hand.

Fig 1: Connections -1- & -2- & Upper Transverse Link -3-

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-- Lay a ruler or straight edge -1- flat against the upper transverse link -arrows-.

Fig 2: Lay A Ruler Or Straight Edge Flat Against Upper Control Arm

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-- Position the upper transverse link -2- so dimension a = 8 mm +/- 1 mm between the straight edge -1- and the stamping burr on the upper transverse link -2-.

-- Tighten the upper transverse link -3- on the subframe in this position.

Fig 3: Connections -1- & -2- & Upper Transverse Link -3-

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-- Screw wheel bearing housing on control arm and tighten new nut to 20 Nm. Note the installation position of the centering washer -2-.

-- Install subframe on vehicles with front-wheel drive (FWD). Refer To SUBFRAME WITH ATTACHMENTS .

-- Install subframe on vehicles with all-wheel drive (AWD). Refer To SUBFRAME WITH ATTACHMENTS .

-- Loosen the threaded connection -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Threaded Connection

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-- Lift the wheel bearing hub into curb weight position. Refer To WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION  and tighten the threaded connection -1-.

Tightening specifications, Refer To UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, TIE ROD, COIL SPRING, LOWER CONTROL ARM AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR OVERVIEW .

-- Tighten wheel. Refer To WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

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