Control Arm

Part III, Trapezoidal control arm, transverse link, tie rod





1 - Trapezoidal control arm

^ Various versions
^ Mixed installation not permissible
^ Removing and installing
^ Trapezoidal control arm bushings must not be replaced, if bushing is damaged, replace trapezoidal control arm

2 - Eccentric bolt

^ Vehicle alignment must be performed after loosening.
^ Do not turn more than 90 degrees left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)

3 - Eccentric washer

^ Inner bore with tab

4 - Hex nut, self-locking, 95 Nm

^ Always replace
^ Tighten bolts only in curb weight position

5 - Combi-bolt

^ Always replace
^ Tighten to 85 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees turn

6 - Lower spring support

^ End of spring turned to stop

7 - Coil spring

^ Note different vehicle versions, see vehicle data plate.
^ Removing and installing

8 - Upper spring support
9 - Upper spring support
10 - Combi-bolt

^ Always replace
^ Tighten to 85 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees turn

11 - Transverse link

^ Removing and installing
^ Replace bearing

12 - Eccentric bolt

^ Vehicle alignment must be performed after loosening.
^ Do not turn more than 90 degrees left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)

13 - Washer
14 - Nut, self-locking

^ Always replace
^ Tighten to 85 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees turn
^ Tighten bolts only in curb weight position

15 - Tie rod

^ Various versions
^ Application
^ Removing and installing
^ Vehicle alignment must be performed after installing.

16 - Stone protection plate

^ Various versions
^ Application
^ Only for heavy duty suspension
^ Removing and installing (old version 8E0 501 561)
^ Removing and installing (new version)

17 - Collar nut, self-locking

^ Always replace
^ Tighten bolts only in curb weight position

18 - Trapezoidal control arm stone protection

^ Only for heavy duty suspension

^ Application

19 - Collar bolt, 25 Nm
20 - Bracket

^ For parking cable