Upper Transverse Link

Upper Transverse Link

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

• Due to the inaccessibility of the inner threaded connection - 1 -, the upper transverse link can only be removed when the subframe has been removed.






Removing

- Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.

- Remove the wheels.

- Remove subframe. Refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Service and Repair.

- Mark the eccentric washer on the threaded connection on the wheel bearing housing - 2 - with a felt-tip pen.






- Separate connections - 1 and 2 -.

- Remove upper transverse link - 3 -.

Installing

• Replace the bolts and the self-locking nuts.

Installation position of the transverse link to the subframe.

- Install the upper transverse link - 3 - on the threaded connection - 1 - by hand.






- Lay a ruler or straight edge - 1 - flat against the upper control arm - arrows -.






- Position the upper transverse link - 2 - so dimension a = 8 mm +/- 1 mm between the straight edge - 1 - and the stamping burr on the transverse link - 2 -.

- Tighten the upper transverse link - 3 - on the subframe in this position.






- Screw wheel bearing housing on transverse link and tighten new nut to 20 Nm. Note the installation position of the centering washer - 2 -.

- Install subframe. Refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Service and Repair.

- Loosen nut - 4 -.






- Lift the wheel bearing into the control position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Raising to Control Position to Tighten Bolts ] Rear Suspension and tighten the nut - 4 -.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod, Lower Control Arm and Level Control System Sensor Overview ] Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod, Lower Control Arm and Level Control System Sensor Overview

- Tighten the wheel.

- Perform an axle alignment. Refer to => [ When Vehicle Alignment is Necessary ] When Vehicle Alignment is Necessary.

The axle alignment must be performed on a VW/Audi approved alignment stand.