Front Suspension
Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link and Bracket Assembly Overview
1 - Hex nut, 65 Nm
^ Always replace after removal
2 - Coupling rod
^ Linking stabilizer to suspension strut
3 - Bracket
4 - Mounting bracket
^ With bonded rubber bushing
5 - Hex bolt 50 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace after removal
6 - Hex bolt 70 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace after removal
7 - Hex bolt 70 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace after removal
8 - Left front level control system sensor -G78-
9 - Hex bolt 9 Nm
10 - Transverse Link
^ Different versions of the transverse link are offered (cast steel - sheet steel)
^ If damaged, also replace lower ball joint
^ Transverse Link with Mounting Bracket, Manual Transmission
^ Transverse Link with Mounting Bracket, DSG or Automatic
^ Replace Transverse link bonded rubber bushing.
11 - Hex nut, 60 Nm
^ Always replace after removal
12 - Ball joint
^ Checking
^ Replace if the transverse is damaged
13 - Hex nut, 60 Nm
^ Always replace after removal
14 - Hex nut, 9 Nm
15 - Hex bolt 70 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace after removal
^ Different versions depending on market.
16 - Steering gear hex bolt 50 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace after removal
17 - Hex bolt on stabilizer bar 20 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace after removal
18 - Hex bolt 70 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace after removal
19 - Hex bolt 100 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Only tighten if pendulum support is bolted to transmission
^ Always replace after removal
20 - Lower bonded rubber bushing for pendulum support
21 - Hex bolt 40 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace after removal
22 - Hex bolt 40 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace after removal
23 - Bracket on pendulum support
^ No replacement part
24 - Pendulum support
^ First, bolt to transmission, then bolt to subframe
^ Various versions
25 - Torx bolt 6 Nm
26 - Shield
27 - Subframe
^ Various versions
28 - Upper bonded rubber bushing for pendulum support
29 - Hex bolt 70 Nm plus an additional 180 degree turn
^ Always replace after removal
^ Tighten only in curb weight position
30 - Hex nut, 65 Nm
^ Always replace after removal
31 - Stabilizer bar
^ Various versions