Replacing Lateral Links: Removal

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Spring Strut From Lower Control Arm

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• Raise the car
• remove the wheel
• remove the spring strut from the lower control arm
  NOTE:

  The spring strut is slightly compressed

Fig 2: Bracket From Brake Pipe

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Remove 

• the bracket for the brake hose
• the mounting strut for the brake hose from the mounting on the bracket at the front of the sub-frame.

Fig 3: Screw For Lateral Link At Both Ends

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Remove 

• the screw for the lateral link at both ends
• the lateral link.