Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod, Level Control System Sensor
Subframe, diagonal brace, lower transverse link, upper transverse link, tie rod, level control system sensor (front wheel drive), assembly overview
1. Eccentric bolt
^ After loosening, perform vehicle alignment
^ Do not turn more than 90 degrees left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
2. Nut
^ 95 Nm
^ Always replace after removal
^ 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 degrees left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
5. Eccentric washer
^ Inner bore with tab
6. Nut
^ 95 Nm
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
Note:
^ Adjust Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
^ This torque specification applies only in conjunction with Insert Tool T10179.
7. Subframe
8. Bolt
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
9. Lower transverse link
10. Bolt
^ Always replace after removal
11. Nut
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
12. Left Rear Level Control System Sensor G76 and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor G77
13. Bolt
^ 5 Nm
14. Upper control arm
15. Washer
16. Bolt
^ 130 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
17. Nut
^ Always replace after removal
18. Wheel bearing housing
19. Washer
20. Nut
^ Always replace after removal
21. Washer
22. Washer
23. Bolt
^ 130 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
24. Tie rod
^ Closed in direction of travel
25. Bolt
^ 40 Nm plus an additional 1/8 turn (45 degrees)
^ For Roadster only
26. Diagonal brace
^ For Roadster only
27. Bolt
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (45 degrees)
^ For Roadster only
28. Nut
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
29. Bolt
^ 5 Nm
30. Bolt
^ Always replace after removal