Front Transverse Link: Installation
NOTE:
These bolts should be tightened to such an extent that they can still move back and forth in the oblong shaped hole in the bracket (which holds the bushing).
- Temporarily tighten the 2 bolts used to secure rear bushing of transverse link to body.
- Install the bolts used to connect transverse link to crossmember and temporarily tighten with a new self-locking nut.
- Insert the ball joint into housing.
- Connect the stabilizer link to transverse link and temporarily tighten a new self-locking nut. See Figure.
- Tighten the following points in the order shown below when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is curb weight.
- Transverse link and stabilizer
- Transverse link and crossmember
- Transverse link rear bushing and body
- Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.