Install the control link

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Position the control link (1).

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Make sure that, while installing the toe link (1), the conical side (2) of the rubber mount points in the direction of the wheel carrier (3).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .

Replace screws (1) and (2).
Parts: Screws

Fig 1: Control Link Screws Tightening Sequence
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Insert the bolts (1) and (2) and screw in by hand force.
Tighten the screw (1) in NORMAL POSITION .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Control link to control link bearing bracket
M12 Replace screw. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque Angle of rotation	100 Nm 90°

Tighten the screw (2) in NORMAL POSITION .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Track arm to wheel carrier
M12 Replace screw. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque Angle of rotation	165 Nm 90°

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .
Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .
Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .