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Removal & Installation

Use illustration to remove and install control arm. See Figure . When installing coil spring, ensure color marking faces rear of vehicle. See Fig 1 . Install control arm bolts and tighten nuts hand tight. Final tighten with vehicle at normal curb height.

NOTE: If equipped, disconnect brake pressure regulator spring before removing control arm.

After control arm is removed or replaced, check wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES - EUROVAN article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Coil Spring Color Coding (Toward Rear Of Vehicle)
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