Installing Front Connecting Link

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All screws and bolts on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle resting on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is lifted with a universal jack . -Dimension X from lower edge of wing to center of axle corresponds to vehicle position. For the current height values, please refer to the adjustment values for suspension alignment → 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT .

Fig 1: Adjusting Dimension X Lower Edge Of Wing To Centre Of Axle
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Visually inspect all parts .
Replace self-locking nuts .
Replace all expansion screws (screws fitted using torque angle tightening procedure) .
Use correct tightening torques and torque angle . → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE

Raise the lower axle support -3- as far as required using a suitable jack -4- so that the upper fastening screw -1- on the connecting link can be fitted easily.

Fig 2: Adjusting Front Connecting Link
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Fit the bottom fastening screw -2- for the connecting link -5- on the anti-roll bar.
Fit the fastening screws for the connecting link. → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE
19-inch wheels only:

Fit the air guide. → Installing Front Anti-Roll Bar (PDCC)