Upper Transverse Link, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

The Transverse Link Threaded Connection Can Only Be Made When the Dimension "a" is Achieved. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Tighten the new nut -arrow- to the specification.

Fig 1: Locating Eccentric Bolt On Subframe

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-- Use the : T10179  for this.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut & T10179

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Tighten the Nut to 80 Nm using the : T10179  .

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

-- Tighten the bolt -1- on the upper transverse link.

Fig 3: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Wire On Upper Transverse Link And Bolt

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-- Engage the speed sensor wire -arrow A- on top of the transverse link.

-- Install coil spring. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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