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 the transverse link to body.CAUTION: Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.
- Install bolts used to connect transverse link to crossmember and temporarily tighten with nut.
- Insert ball joint into housing.CAUTION: Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one.
- Connect stabilizer link to transverse link, and temporarily tighten bolts. See Figure.NOTE:
- Move rear bushing back and forth until transverse link-to-rear bushing clearance is established before tightening. See Fig 1.
- 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