Guide Link, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT .

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- 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 IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .

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 the wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .