Guide link mountings, replacing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Guide Link Mountings, Replacing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Assembly tool 3301
Assembly tool 3346/2
Assembly tool 3346/3
Assembly tool 3347

Assembly tool 3347/2
Assembly tool 3348

Fig 2: Remove Hydraulic Mount At Control Link

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Remove hydraulic mount at control link

NOTE:

Use protective covers when clamping aluminum control links.

Fig 3: Installation Position Of Hydro-Bushing

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Installation position of hydro-bushing

Arrow applied to hydraulic bushing - 1 - points in joint pin direction.

The permissible deviation is ± 5°.

A = View - arrow A -

Fig 4: Pull In Hydro-Bushing

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Pull in hydro-bushing

Insert hydro-bushing - A - into special tool (3347/2).
Tighten together with sleeve - 3348 - , spindle -3346/2- and hex nut.
Pull in hydro-bushing - A - until it stops.