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Removal (Upper Lateral Link)

  1. Remove transverse member. See Figure. Remove axle lock nut. Support engine using Engine Support (49-G017-5A0). Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Disconnect power steering hoses from power steering rack. Remove intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Reference mark lower steering column-to-intermediate shaft.
  2. Remove engine mount member. Remove No. 1 engine mounting bolts. Remove strut assembly-to-lower control arm bolt. Remove upper lateral link ball joint cotter pin and nut. Separate upper lateral ball stud from steering knuckle using Puller (49-T028-303 and 49-T028-304).
  3. Using jack, support front suspension crossmember. Remove crossmember retaining nuts. Carefully lower crossmember enough to gain clearance. Mark cam plate-to-crossmember for installation purposes. Remove nut, cam plate and adjusting cam bolt. Remove upper lateral link.
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