Coupling Rod

Coupling Rod

• As a running change in MY 2010, aluminum coupling rods were replaced by plastic coupling rods. It is not permitted to use different coupling rods on an axle.

Removing






- Disconnect connections - 1 and 3 -.

- Remove the coupling rod - 2 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Note the installation position of the coupling rod.

• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension bolts when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

• Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Procedures.

- The bolt - 1 - for connecting the coupling rod to the stabilizer bar - 4 - must be attached to the "small" surface - 2 - of the coupling rod collar and secured with the nut - 3 -.






Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Overview ] Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Overview

- Install the threaded connections - 1 and 3 - but do not tighten them.






- Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Procedures.

- Tighten connections - 1 and 3 -.