Coupling Rod, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Remove the front wheel spoiler. Refer to FRONT WHEEL SPOILER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 3- and remove the drive axle cover -2-.

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3- and coupling rod -2-.

NOTE:

Push the front wheels in accordingly if required to remove the lower bolt.