For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.

Note: Use a drill bit with 5 mm diameter.

2. Drill through the 3 rivets, in the center, as a guide line.

Note:

• | Be careful not to damage the control arm.

• | Use a drill bit with 8 mm diameter. Drill as far as the contact surface, guide line, of the control arm.

3. Start drilling the 3 rivet heads (1).

• | Knock off 3 rivet heads carefully with a flat chisel.

• | Remove remains of rivets.

• | Remove the guide joint.

4. Coat the holes with corrosion protection material.

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Note: The new guide joint is screwed to the control arm - use special bolts and nuts from "Service" area.

1. Install the guide joint to control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the 3 screwed connections (1) to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

2. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.