Coupling Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Note the installation position of the coupling rod.

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs, refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- The bolt -1- for connecting the coupling rod to the stabilizer bar -4- must be attached to the "small" surface -2- of the coupling rod collar and secured with the nut -3-.

Fig 1: Connecting Coupling Rod To Stabilizer Bar

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Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD .

-- Install the threaded connections -1- and -3- but do not tighten them.

Fig 2: Identifying Coupling Rod And Fasteners

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-- Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs, refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Tighten the threaded connections -1- and -3-.