Use the tensioner

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Fig 1: Identifying Mounting 9997061

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Tensioner 9995659 is used when working on the suspension. It is vital that the screwed joints for the rubber bushings are tightened in the normal position (in the same position as when the car is on the ground and has three people in the car and a full fuel tank).

The tensioner relieves the pressure on the components in the suspension when removing and installing.

The tool is secured to the sub-frame with mounting 9997061 . This means that the lift stability is not affected during work.

NOTE: Thoroughly check that the power cable to the AOC connection does not get trapped between tool 9997061 and the sub frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioner Caliper 9995659

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Install the threaded bar on the tensioner caliper 9995659 .

Fig 3: Identifying Threaded Bar 9995659 And Mounting 9997061

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Lift up the tensioner caliper with the threaded bar 9995659 .

Insert the threaded bar in the mounting 9997061 from underneath.

Insert the locking washer with the handle in from the side in mounting 9997061 under the threaded screw.

Lock the screw in the locking washer. Align the locking washer in the mounting.

NOTE: The locking washer has a locating pin which must be aligned with the screw.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws From Kit 9989761

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Install the 2 screws (5740-3c) from kit 9989761 in the control arm holes.

Fig 5: Identifying Rails 5740-1

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Install the rails 5740-1 modified according to (VM-277) on the control arms.

Make sure that the outer support lugs of the rail come in contact with the edge of the cast holes in the control arms and that the inner of the two center holes is used for the screw.

Make sure that the rollers on the tensioner comes in contact with the rails on both sides.

NOTE: The tensioner must be positioned as far out as possible on the rails with the lifting arms extended equally on both sides to provide the correct lifting force.

Fig 6: Identifying Control Arms At Normal Position

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Raise the control arms to their normal position using the tensioner.