COUPLING ROD
Note. 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
Scheme 173
Disconnect connections -1 and 3-.
Remove the coupling rod -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. 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 .
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-.
Scheme 174
Tightening specifications, refer to 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 .
Tighten connections -1 and 3-.