Guide Link, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- When reusing the guide link, clean any locking compound residue off the pin threads.

-- Install the threaded connections for the components with bonded rubber bushings only until the stop, but do not tighten yet.

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten the suspension bolts when the 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 ).

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