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Link-Watts, Bell Crank

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NOTE: Before proceeding, see WARNING .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Watts Linkage System
    GC0043361Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Remove the cap (6) from the upper link ball joint nut (5).
  3. Remove the nut (5) securing the upper link ball joint to the bell crank (9).
  4. Install Remover, Special Tool MB991113, on the upper link (3) ball joint at the bell crank and release the ball joint from the bell crank.
  5. Remove the nut (1) securing the bell crank pivot bolt in the center of the axle (11).
  6. With the bolt (7) still installed, slide the bell crank (9) away from the axle just enough to allow removal of the nut (10) securing the lower link to the bell crank.
  7. Remove the nut (10) securing the lower link ball joint to the bell crank (9).
  8. Install Remover, Special Tool MB991113, on the lower link (8) ball joint at the bell crank and release the ball joint from the bell crank.
  9. Remove the pivot bolt (7) and bell crank (9).