Coupling Rod, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Secure both sides of the vehicle on the hoist lifting arms using the Tensioning Straps:T10038 .

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Tensioning Strap:T10038

CAUTION:

Vehicle not tied down on the hoist.

Vehicle can slip off the hoist.

- Secure the vehicle as described in the procedure on the hoist.

-- Position the engine and gearbox jack under the lower transverse link.

-- Slightly push the lower transverse link upward.

-- Remove the nuts -1- and -3- and the bolt -4-.

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-- Remove the coupling rod -2- from the stabilizer bar and trailing arm.