Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Lower Transverse Link Overview

Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Lower Transverse Link Overview






1 Tie Rod

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

• There are different versions and installed positions. Refer to => [ Tie Rod on a Vehicle with Steel Suspension ] and => [ Tie Rod on a Vehicle with Air Suspension ]. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

2 Eccentric Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

• Tighten either in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Description and Operation, or in the control position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

3 Eccentric Washer

4 Nut

• 95 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

5 Bolt

• 70 Nm + 180° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Tighten either in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Description and Operation, or in the control position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

6 Nut

• Always replace if removed.

7 Bracket

• For left rear level control system sensor (G76) / right rear level control system sensor (G77).

8 Bolt

• 70 Nm + 180° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Tighten either in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Description and Operation, or in the control position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

9 Subframe

10 Nut

• Always replace if removed.

11 Upper Transverse Link

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

12 Shim

13 Nut

• 95 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

• Tighten either in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Description and Operation, or in the control position => [ Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

14 Adjustment Bolt

15 Bolt

• 70 Nm + 180° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Tighten either in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Description and Operation, or in the control position => [ Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

16 Lower Transverse Link

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

17 Bolt

• 120 Nm + 360° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Tighten either in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Description and Operation, or in the control position => [ Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

• Axle alignment is necessary if the bolt is loosened.

18 Cap

19 Wheel Bearing Housing

20 Spacer Tube

• Always replace if removed.

21 Nut

• Always replace if removed.

• Do not tighten the threaded connection using the nut.

• Axle alignment is necessary if the nut is loosened.

22 Bolt

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Tighten either in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Description and Operation, or in the control position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

Tie Rod on a Vehicle with Steel Suspension





A Steel tie rod
B Aluminum cast tie rod
1 Installation position: The marking must be on the outside and the tip of the triangle points up.

Tie Rod on a Vehicle with Air Suspension





1. Installation position: The marking must be on the outside and the horizontal line points up.

2. Aluminum cast tie rod