Rear Suspension

Subframe, transverse link, tie rod (Rabbit/GTI), assembly overview





1 - Eccentric bolt
^ For camber adjustment
2 - Nut
^ M12 x 1.5
^ 95 Nm
^ Self-locking
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position:
3 - Eccentric washer
^ Inner bore with tab
4 - Eccentric bolt
^ For toe adjustment
5 - Eccentric washer
^ Inner bore with tab
6 - Nut
^ 95 Nm
^ This tightening torque does only apply in conjunction with Insert Tool 18 T1 0179
^ M12 x 1.5
^ Self-locking
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position:
7 - Subframe
8 - Bolt
^ M12 x 1.5 x 90
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 90°
^ Always replace after removal
9 - Lower transverse link
10 - Nut
^ M12 x 1.5 x 75
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
^ Self-locking
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position:
11 - Bolt
^ Always replace after removal
12 - Threaded rivet
^ M6
13 - Expanding rivet
14 - Stone protection plate
15 - Bolt
^ 8 Nm
16 - Nut
^ M14 x 1.5
^ 130 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
^ Self-locking
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position: Rabbit/GTI.
17 - Bolt
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position:
18 - Upper control arm
19 - Washer
20 - Nut
^ M14 x 1.5
^ 130 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
^ Self-locking
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position:
21 - Wheel bearing housing
22 - Washer
23 - Bolt
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position:
24 - Tie rod
^ Closed in direction of travel
25 - Bolt
^ Always replace after removal
26 - Nut
^ M12 x 1.5
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
^ Self-locking
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position: