Rear Upper Transverse Link, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

Installation position. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the threaded connections up to the stop but do not tighten yet.

-- Tighten the bolt -arrow- to 40 Nm.

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NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight position or at standard vehicle height.

-- Lifting the wheel bearing in curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).

-- Tighten the bolt -3- firmly with the :T40312 and a ring open end wrench.

Fig 1: Link Bonded Rubber Bushings

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-- Tighten the bolt -1-.

-- Place the :T10337 on the :VAS6931 and position it at the bottom of the subframe.

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WARNING:

Risk of accident!

Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the :VAS6931 is under the vehicle.
Do not leave the :VAS6931 under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Loosen the bolt -arrow-, and lower the subframe a maximum of 12 mm.

-- Tighten the bolt -3-.

-- Install the subframe and replace the bolt when doing so. Refer to SUBFRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .