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Component, assembly overview





1 - Hex bolt, 75 Nm

2 - Washer

3 - Hex bolt
^ Always replace if removed

4 - Upper rear link

5 - Hex bolt, 7 Nm
^ For adjusting toe constant "S"

6 - Bolt

7 - Self-locking nut, 45 Nm
^ Always replace if removed

8 - Hex bolt, 40 Nm

9 - Self-locking nut
^ Always replace if removed

10 - Upper front link

11 - Suspension strut
^ Note different suspension versions; see vehicle data sticker

12 - Hex bolt, 70 Nm plus an additional 180° 1/2 turn
^ Always replace if removed

13 - Lower guide link

14 - self locking nut, 110 Nm
^ Always replace if removed

15 - Wheel bearing housing

16 - Collared bolt
^ Always replace if removed
^ Observe specified sequence when loosening, and tightening
^ Tightening torque

17 - Collared bolt, 10 Nm

18 - Splash plate

19 - Self-locking nut
^ Always replace if removed

20 - Hex bolt, 90 Nm

21 - Subframe support
^ Tunnel crossmember can be installed instead of subframe support

22 - Hex bolt, 55 Nm

23 - Hex bolt
^ 110 Nm plus an additional 90 degree 1/4 turn
^ Always replace if removed
^ Thread in body can be repaired using wire thread insert according to DIN 8140 (Helicoil). The thread insert must be of same length as the thread in the body.

24 - Hex bolt
^ 40 Nm plus an additional 90 degree 1/4 turn
^ Always replace if removed

25 - Connecting link

26 - Hex bolt
^ 40 Nm plus an additional 90 degree 1/4 turn
^ Always replace if removed

27 - Lower track control link

28 - Hex bolt, 70 Nm plus an additional 180° 1/2 turn
^ Always replace if removed

29 - Hex bolt, 75 Nm
^ Always replace if removed
^ Thread in body can be repaired using wire thread insert according to DIN 8140 (Helicoil). The thread insert must be of the same length as the thread in the body.

30 - Subframe

31 - Self-locking nut
^ Always replace if removed

32 - Self-locking nut
^ Always replace if removed

33 - Multi-point socket-head bolt
^ First tighten all bolts to an initial torque of 15 Nm, then tighten all bolts to final specified torque
^ Tightening torques:
^ M8 bolt: 40 Nm
^ M10 bolt: 70 Nm

34 - Lock plate

35 - Drive axle

36 - Hex bolt
^ Always replace if removed

37 - Self-locking nut
^ 50 Nm plus an additional 90° 1/4 turn
^ Always replace if removed

38 - Collared nut
^ 50 Nm
^ Always replace if removed