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The OEM links are not that great. They wear out pretty quick. Best replacement link is made by Moog. It is much stronger and comes with grease fitting. To replace the links, (Front) remove the tire/wheel. Make sure the car is not lifted by the steering nuckle. You will want the strut/steering nuckle assembly hanging free. The link nuts are 15mm. You will need a metric hex wrench, 6mm I think (not sure though) to hold stud while you unscrew the nut. Use some WD40 on the nut before you start the removal process and the nuts will come off easier. Anyway, remove the upper and lower attching nuts, remove the old link and install the new link. New links (Moog) doesn't have the hex in the stud end like the OEM, they have a 15 MM hex on the back side of the stud to hold while you tighten the nut. Nuts should be torqued to 35 foot pounds. Install the zerk fitting and add a couple shots of grease to each joint. That should about do it. Retorque the front wheels to 100 foot pounds.
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