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Transverse Links and Tie Rods Assembly Overview






Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

Transverse Links and Tie Rods Assembly Overview





1 Eccentric Bolt

For camber setting.

After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Overview ] Wheel Alignment Overview.

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 ]. Rear Axle In Curb Weight Position

3 Eccentric Washer

Inner bore with tab.

4 Eccentric Bolt

For toe setting.

After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Overview ] Wheel Alignment Overview.

5 Eccentric Washer

Inner bore with tab.

6 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 ]. Rear Axle In Curb Weight Position

7 Subframe

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

Servicing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

8 Bracket for Rear Muffler

9 Bolt

M12 x 1.5 x 110

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace after removal.

10 Lower Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

11 Nut

M12 x 1.5 x 75

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 ]. Rear Axle In Curb Weight Position

12 Bolt

Always replace after removal.

13 Threaded Rivet

M6

14 Expanding Rivet

15 Stone Protection Plate

16 Bolt

M6 x 12

8 Nm

17 Nut

Self-locking

Always replace after removal.

18 Washer

19 Bolt

M14 x 1.5 x 115

130 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ]. Rear Axle In Curb Weight Position

20 Washer

21 Upper Control Arm

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

22 Washer

23 Nut

Self-locking

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ]. Rear Axle In Curb Weight Position

24 Wheel Bearing Housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

25 Washer

26 Bolt

M14 x 1.5 x 115

130 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ]. Rear Axle In Curb Weight Position

27 Tie Rod

There are different 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 ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

28 Bolt

M12 x 1.5 x 95

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace after removal.

29 Bolt

M12 x 1.5 x 90

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ]. Rear Axle In Curb Weight Position

30 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 ]. Rear Axle In Curb Weight Position