Removing The Torque Rod

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Stabilizer Brace

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Remove 

• the screw for the torque rod mounting in the torque control arm on the engine.
• the screws at the suspension turrets.
• the torque rod.

Fig 2: Identifying Torque Rod And Brackets

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Transfer 

• the brackets (A) on the left and right-hand sides to the new torque rod. Do not tighten yet.