Lower Transverse Link: Installing

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-- Insert the lower transverse link in the vehicle and tighten the bolts by hand.

NOTE:

Tighten the bolted connection on the transverse link only when dimension "a" is achieved. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE WITH COIL SPRING !

-- Connect the upper transverse link to the subframe and tighten the new nut -arrow- to the tightening specification only.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Transverse Link Bolts

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-- Observe the mark made -arrow- to indicate the location of the centering bolt in relation to the subframe.

Vehicles with Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-

-- Install the bolts -1- to the lower transverse link.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Tighten bolt -arrow- for lower transverse link -1-.

Fig 2: Locating Bolt For Lower Transverse Link

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-- Install coil spring. Refer to SPRING, MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION .

-- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Perform an axle alignment. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .