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 bolts when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

Lift wheel bearing in control position, refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION or 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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-- Install the threaded connections -1 and 3- but do not tighten them.

Fig 2: Identifying Coupling Rod And Bolts

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-- Lift wheel bearing in control position, refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION or WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

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