Rear Upper Transverse Link, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Before starting work:

-- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Versions with air suspension: determine the standard vehicle height. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .

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

-- Place the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support:T10337 on the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 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 engine and gearbox jack is under the vehicle.
Do not leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

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

-- Disconnect the threaded connection -3-.

Fig 1: Link Bonded Rubber Bushings

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the upper transverse link -2-.

NOTE:

The installation position is shown for equipment versions with coil springs.