Upper Transverse Link, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Before starting the procedures, determine the curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

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

Right Side of Vehicle:

-- Remove the underbody trim panels. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

FWD Vehicle:

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-- Free up the wire -1- on the bracket -2- -arrows-.

-- Remove the nut -3- and remove the washer -4-.

-- Remove the bolt -5-.

AWD Vehicle:

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-- Free up the wire -3- on the bracket -2-.

-- Remove the nut -8- and remove the washer -7-.

-- Remove the bolt -4- and remove the washer -6-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Mark the installation location of the eccentric screw -3- on the subframe with a felt-tip pen.

-- Remove the nut -2- using Insert Tool - 18mm:T10179 and remove the eccentric screw -3-.

-- Remove the upper transverse link -1-.