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Fixed Link


Link - Transverse Fixed
Remove
1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel.





3. Remove nut and bolt securing transverse link to hub.
4. Remove nut and bolt securing fixed transverse link to subframe.
5. Remove transverse link.

Refit
1. Fit transverse link.
2. Fit nuts, bolts and washers securing transverse link to hub and subframe but do not tighten at this stage.
3. Support weight of vehicle with jack under rear hub.

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

4. Tighten nuts and bolts to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
5. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
7. Check and if necessary adjust rear wheel alignment.