Rear Suspension
Subframe, Lower & Upper Transverse Links, Tie Rod & Level Control System Sensor with Automatic Headlamp Range Control Assembly Overview (AWD)
1 - Eccentric bolt
^ After loosening, perform vehicle alignment
^ Do not turn more than 90 degree left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
2 - Self-locking nut, 95 Nm
^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
3 - Eccentric washer
^ Inner bore with tab
4 - Eccentric bolt
^ After loosening, perform vehicle alignment
^ Do not turn more than 90 degree left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
5 - Self-locking nut, 95 Nm
^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
Note:
^ Adjust torque wrench VAG 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
^ This torque specification applies only in conjunction with insert tool T10179.
6 - Eccentric washer
^ Inner bore with tab
7 - Subframe
^ Different versions: Aluminum and steel
8 - Bolt 90 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace
9 - Lower transverse link
10 - Nut, self-locking 90 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
11 - Bolt
^ Always replace
12 - Threaded rivet
^ M6
13 - Expanding rivet
14 - Stone protection plate
15 - Hex bolt 8 Nm
16 - Bolt 130 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
17 - Washer
^ Installed on vehicles with an aluminum wheel bearing housing
^ Serves as corrosion protection
^ Always install
18 - Upper control arm
19 - Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
20 - Washer
21 - Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
22 - Wheel Bearing Housing
^ Different versions: Aluminum and steel
23 - Washer
^ Installed on vehicles with an aluminum wheel bearing housing
^ Serves as corrosion protection
^ Always install
24 - Washer
25 - Bolt 130 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
26 - Tie Rod
^ Closed in direction of travel
27 - Bolt
^ Always replace
28 - Hex head screw 50 Nm plus an additional 180 degree turn.
^ Always replace
29 - Nut, self-locking 90 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn
^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
30 - Crossmember
^ Omitted with the steel subframe
30 - Bolt