Coupling Rod, 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 drive axle cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.
-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3- and coupling rod -2-.
TIP:
Push the front wheels in accordingly if required to remove the lower bolt.