Guide Link, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove The Wheel.

-- Remove The Noise Insulation. Refer To NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove The Diagonal Brace, If Equipped. Refer To DIAGONAL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove The Bolts -Arrows- And Move The Subframe Shield -1- To The Side, Where Applicable.

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Shield

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-- Remove The Nut From The Guide Link Joint Pins Enough So It Is Flush With The Joint Pin Threads. Counterhold The Joint Pins If Necessary.

To Protect Thread, Screw Nut On Pin A Few Turns.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt -1-

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-- Press The Guide Link Joint Pin Off The Conical Seat Using The :T40010A  .

-- Disconnect The Threaded Connection -1-.

Fig 3: Guide Link & Fasteners

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-- Remove Guide Link.