Control Arms

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Fig 1: Identifying Control Arms

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Detach the control arms from the link arm
Remove the nut from the link arm
Run the motor to the parked position
Adjust the position of the link arm. The link arm must be parallel with the outer control arm
Apply thread sealant liquid P/N 9961053-2 to the threads of the motor shaft
Tighten the nut. Use a 20 mm fixed wrench on the link arm as a counterhold
Install the control arms
Test drive the mechanism.