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Installation







INSTALLATION

NOTE: Although the compression link is different end-to-end, there is no top and bottom.





1. Position link and install bolt and nut (1) mounting link (3) at crossmember. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
2. Install bolt and nut (2) mounting link (3) at knuckle. Do not tighten bolt at this time.




3. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.)). Tires and Wheels - Installation
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access link fasteners.
6. Tighten compression link fasteners to:
- Bolt at crossmember - 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
- Bolt at knuckle - 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).

7. Perform wheel alignment. Service and Repair