Removing Front Connecting Link (PDCC Actuator)

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

→ Do not spill fluids.

→ In the event of contact, wash the component or surface with water.

→ Replace components that are already damaged.

Information 

• Different banjo bolts are used to secure the pressure lines to the connecting link. 
• Lower banjo bolt with check valve -1-  , conventional upper banjo bolt -2-  .
• Replace double seal on banjo bolts. 
  Fig 1: Identifying Banjo Bolts

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1. Mark banjo bolts before unscrewing them to make it easier to distinguish between them. 

   Place a suitable absorbent cloth underneath and use a drip pan if possible.

   Disconnect lower -1-  and upper -2-  pressure line from the connecting link.

   Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Lines Banjo Bolts

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2. Loosen countersunk screw used to secure the retaining bracket to the connecting link -3-  .
3. Remove connecting link from spring strut → Mounting for upper connecting link  .
   Fig 3: Locating Upper Connecting Link Mounting

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4. Remove connecting link from the anti-roll bar. To unscrew the fastening nut -1-  , counter with screwdriver 9546  (Torx screwdriver) at the ball-joint pin.
   Fig 4: Identifying Lower Connecting Link Mounting

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