Upper links, removing and installing

Removing 

• Remove suspension strut → Suspension strut, removing and installing 

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Nuts, Bolts & Links

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• Remove nuts - 1  - and remove bolts - 2  -
• Remove links - 3  - and - 4  -

Installing 

• Secure upper links - 3  - and - 4  - using new bolts - 2  - and new nuts - 1  - just enough so that links cannot move in their positions.

Upper front link 

Fig 2: Adjusting Upper Front Link Height

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• Adjust height - A  -.

A = 81 mm ± 2 mm

Upper rear link 

Fig 3: Adjust Upper Rear Link Height

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• Adjust height - A  -.

A = 70 mm ± 2 mm

Procedure for upper front and rear links 

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Nuts, Bolts & Links

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• Tighten nuts - 1  - ,
• Check upper control arm positions
• Repeat adjustment, if necessary
• Reinstall mounting bracket → Suspension strut, servicing .