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Remove bolt -A- for track rod.

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Mark installation position of eccentric washer for bolt -B-.

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Remove bolt -B-.

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Remove bolt -2- for control arm -1-.

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Pull wheel bearing housing off drive shaft.

Installing 

Install in reverse order
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Install wheel and tighten. 
After installing check position of steering wheel during a test drive. 
If steering wheel is not in straight ahead position the front axle tracking must be checked!
Tightening torques:
Upper control arm to wheel bearing housing
Lower control arm to aluminum wheel bearing housing
Drive shaft to wheel hub
Track rod to wheel bearing housing
Coupling rod to anti-roll bar
Brake caliper to wheel bearing housing

Bonded rubber mounting for wheel bearing housing (aluminum), removing and installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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