Subframe, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Level Control System Assembly Overview
Subframe, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Level Control System Assembly Overview
1 - Eccentric Bolt
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).
2 - Nut
• Self-locking
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
3 - Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
4 - Eccentric Bolt
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).
5 - Nut
• Self-locking
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
• Adjust torque wrench VAG 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
• This torque specification applies only with insert tool T10179.
6 - Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
7 - Subframe
• Different versions: Aluminum and steel.
• Only steel subframes are available as a replacement part. A new brake line must also be installed when replacing an aluminum subframe.
8 - Bolt
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
9 - Lower Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.
10 - Nut
• Self-locking
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
11 - Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
12 - Threaded Rivet
• M6
13 - Expanding Rivet
14 - Stone Protection Plate
15 - Bolt
• 8 Nm
16 - Bolt
• 5 Nm
• Installed on vehicles with electronic damping (Audi magnetic ride).
• Installed on vehicles with headlamp range control; quantity: 3
17 - Bolt
• 5 Nm
18 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) , Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77)
• The sensor lever must face toward the outside of the vehicle.
19 - Bolt
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
20 - Washer
• Installed on vehicles with an aluminum wheel bearing housing.
• Serves as corrosion protection.
• Always install.
21 - Upper Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.
22 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
23 - Washer
24 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
25 - Wheel Bearing Housing
• Different versions: Aluminum and steel.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.
26 - Washer
• Installed on vehicles with an aluminum wheel bearing housing.
• Serves as corrosion protection.
• Always install.
27 - Washer
28 - Bolt
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
29 - Tie Rod
• Closed in direction of travel.
30 - Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
31 - Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
32 - Nut
• 50 Nm + 180° turn
• Always replace if removed.
33 - Crossmember
• Omitted with the steel subframe.
34 - Bolt
• Always replace if removed.