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Forward Lateral Link

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  3. If equipped, remove the rear stabilizer bar link from the forward lateral link. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Stabilizer Bar To Lateral Link Attachment
    GC0019131Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - WASHER
    2 - BOLT AND WASHER
    3 - KNUCKLE
    4 - STABILIZER BAR
    5 - FORWARD LATERAL LINK
    6 - STABILIZER BAR ATTACHING LINK
  4. Remove the nut, bolt and washer attaching the forward lateral link to the knuckle. See Fig 1.
  5. Remove the nut and bolt attaching the lateral link to the rear suspension crossmember. See Fig 2.
    Fig 2: Lateral Link Attachment To Rear Suspension Crossmember
    GC0019132Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - BOLT
    2 - NUT
    3 - REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
    4 - FORWARD LATERAL LINK
  6. Remove the forward lateral link from the vehicle.