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Insert a punch -1- or similar through the shock absorber bushing hole.

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Remove lower hex bolt for coupling rod.

Installing
Install in reverse order
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Install wheel and tighten.

Tightening torques:
Shock absorber to control arm

*Self-locking nut, ..............................................................................................................................................................................................  70 Nm

Coupling rod to wheel bearing housing

Hex bolt, ............................................................................................................................................................................................................  55 Nm

Stabilizer bar clamp to subframe

*Self-locking nut, ..............................................................................................................................................................................................  20 Nm

Coupling rod to stabilizer bar

*Self-locking nut, ..............................................................................................................................................................................................  50 Nm

*Replace each time after removing

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