Removal and Installation

TRANSVERSE LINK


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool.
2. Remove shock absorber. Refer to Exploded View.
3. Temporarily install upper link and steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.
4. Remove front cross bar.
5. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
6. Set suitable jack under transverse link.
7. Remove transverse link.

NOTE:
If removing transverse link mounting bolt (front side) is difficult, rotating steering wheel and remove steering outer socket. Refer to Exploded View.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Never tap on the ball joint cap of the stabilizer connecting rod with a hammer or a similar item when inserting the stabilizer connecting rod into the transverse link.
- Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member installation and shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.