Guide Link, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Before starting work:

-- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

-- Versions with air suspension: determine the standard vehicle height. Refer to STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT ON VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION, CHECKING .

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

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Loosen the rear area of the front wheel housing liner and push toward the front. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the subframe shield and move it to the side. Refer to SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- To protect the threads, remove the nut -arrow- on the guide link joint pin until it is flush with the joint pin threads.

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CAUTION:

Abruptly loosening the ball joint when removing increases the risk of injury.

It is possible that parts of the body may become bruised.

- Secure the tool with the engine and gearbox jack placed underneath.

-- Remove the guide link joint pin from the conical seat using the : VAS251809 with : VAS251809/1 . Do not damage the CV boot while doing this.

-- Remove the nut by counterholding at the ball joint with a TX40 socket if necessary.

-- Free up the guide link on the wheel bearing housing.

-- Separate the threaded connection -2- and remove the guide link -1-.

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