Trapezoidal Control Arm, Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview

Trapezoidal Control Arm, Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview





1 - Trapezoidal Control Arm

• Various versions, refer to => [ Trapezoidal Control Arm ] Description and Operation

• Mixed installation not permissible

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Trapezoidal Control Arm ] Trapezoidal Control Arm

• Trapezoidal control arm mountings must not be replaced, if mounting is damaged, replace trapezoidal control arm

2 - Eccentric bolt

• Vehicle alignment must be performed after loosening, Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment

• Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)

3 - Eccentric washer

• Inner bore with tab

4 - Self-locking nut

• 95 Nm

• Always replace

• Tighten bolts only in curb weight position

5 - Combi-bolt

• 85 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

• Always replace

6 - Lower spring support

• Spring end rotated up to stop

7 - Coil spring

• Note different vehicle versions, see vehicle data plate.=> [ Explanations of the production
control numbers (PR number) ] Application and ID

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Service and Repair

8 - Upper spring support

9 - Upper spring support

• Only for heavy duty suspension

10 - Combi-bolt

• 85 Nm plus an additional 90°

• Always replace

11 - Transverse Link

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transverse Link ] Transverse Link

• Replace bearing, refer to => [ Transverse Link Bracket ] Transverse Link Bracket

12 - Eccentric bolt

• Vehicle alignment must be performed after loosening, refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment

• Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)

13 - Washer

14 - Self-locking nut

• 85 Nm plus an additional 90°

• Always replace

• Tighten bolts only in curb weight position

15 - Tie Rod

• Various versions

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod

• Perform an axle alignment after installing, refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

16 - Stone protection plate

• Various versions

• Only for heavy duty suspension

• Removing and installing (old version), refer to => [ Tie Rod Stone Deflector, 3-Part Version ] Tie Rod Stone Deflector, 3-Part Version

• Removing and installing (new version), refer to => [ Tie Rod Stone Deflector, 1-Part Version ] Tie Rod Stone Deflector, 1-Part Version

17 - Collar nut, self-locking

• Always replace

• Tighten bolt only in curb weight position

18 - Stone deflector for trapezoidal control arm

• Only for heavy duty suspension

19 - Collar bolt

• 25 Nm

20 - Bracket

• For parking cable