Guide Link, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- If the guide link is installed again, remove the locking compound from the ball joint threads first.

-- First tighten the bolts/nuts on components with bonded rubber bushings by hand.

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. Only tighten suspension bolts when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

Lift the wheel bearing into the control position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION or WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

When tightening the threaded connection -1-, the guide link must be pressed toward the inside of the vehicle.

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-- Install the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Place vehicle on wheels. Refer to RAISING AND LOWERING WITH OPEN AND CLOSED AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .

-- To determine if an axle alignment is required, see Table. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .