Coupling Rod: 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 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 WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

-- 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 SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR AND COUPLING ROD OVERVIEW, THROUGH 08.2007 .

Tightening specifications, refer to SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, DIAGONAL BRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD OVERVIEW, FROM 09.2007 .

-- Note the installation position of the coupling rod.

Vehicles through 08.07

Fig 2: Identifying Connections -1- And -2- & Coupling Rod -3-

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-- Install the threaded connections -1- and -2- but do not tighten them.

-- Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

-- Tighten connections -1- and -2-.

Vehicles from 09.07

Fig 3: Disconnect Connections

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

-- Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

-- Tighten connections -1- and -3-.