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Compression Link: Installation

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NOTE: Although the compression link is different end-to-end, there is no top and bottom.
Fig 1: Compression Link Mounting
GC0012997Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Position link and install bolt and nut (1) mounting link (3) at crossmember. Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
  2. Install bolt and nut (2) mounting link (3) at knuckle. Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
    Fig 2: Tire And Wheel Mounting
    GC0012971Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)
  4. Lower vehicle.
  5. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access link fasteners.
  6. Tighten compression link fasteners to:
    1. Bolt at crossmember - 85 N.m (63 ft. lbs.) torque.
    2. Bolt at knuckle - 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
  7. Perform wheel alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
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