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Upper Links, Removing and Installing


Upper links, removing and installing

Removing
- Removing suspension strut.





- Loosen nuts -1- and take out bolts -2-.
- Remove links -3- and -4-.

Installing





- Fasten upper links -3- and -4- with bolts -2- and nuts -1- such that position of links can still be changed.





Front link
- Adjust height -A-.
A = 81 mm ± 2 mm





Rear link
- Adjust height -A-.
A = 70 mm ± 2 mm





- Tighten nuts -1- to 50 Nm plus additional 90° turn.
Use new nuts and bolts.
- Check position of upper links
- Repeat adjustment if necessary
- Re-install mounting bracket.