Coupling Rod, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Before starting the procedure, measure the distance from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

Applies to Vehicles with Stone Chip Protection 

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-- Remove the expanding rivets -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and the stone chip protection -3-.

Applies to All 

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-- Remove the nuts -1 and 3- and the bolt -4-.

-- Remove the coupling rod -2- from the stabilizer bar and control arm.