Rear Suspension
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview
The - arrow - points in driving direction.
1 Eccentric Bolt
• After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Overview ] Wheel Alignment Overview.
• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).
2 Nut
• M12 x 1.5
• 95 Nm
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ]
3 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
4 Eccentric Bolt
• After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Overview ] Wheel Alignment Overview.
• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).
5 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
6 Nut
• M12 x 1.5
• 80 Nm
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ].
• Adjust torque wrench (V.A.G 1332) to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
• This tightening specification does only apply in conjunction with insert tool 18 (T10179).
7 Subframe
• Different versions: Aluminum and steel.
8 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 125
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace after removal.
9 Lower Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).
10 Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ].
11 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 75
• Always replace after removal.
12 Threaded Rivet
• M6
13 Expanding rivet
14 Stone Protection Plate
15 Bolt
• M6 x 12
• 8 Nm
16 Nut
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ]
17 Washer
18 Bolt
• M14 x 1.5 x 95
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ].
19 Washer
20 Upper Control Arm
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).
21 Washer
22 Nut
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.
23 Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).
24 Washer
25 Bolt
• M14 x 1.5 x 95
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ].
26 Tie Rod
• Various versions, refer to => [ Tie Rod Characteristics ] Application and ID.
• Closed in direction of travel (the right and left tie rods are different).
• Opened downward (the right and left tie rods are the same).
• It is possible to interchange.
• Pay attention to the allocation of the trailing arms when replacing them. Refer to => [ Note the allocation of the
tie rods for the trailing arms ] Application and ID.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).
27 Bolt
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ].
28 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 100
• Always replace after removal.
29 Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.