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Rear Suspension (FWD)



Subframe, transverse link, tie rod - Front Wheel Drive (FWD), assembly overview





1 - Eccentric bolt
^ For camber adjustment
^ After loosening, perform vehicle alignment

2 - Nut
^ Self-locking
^ Replace each time it is removed
^ Only tighten threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight position

3 - Eccentric washer
^ Inner bore with tab

4 - Eccentric bolt
^ For toe adjustment
^ After loosening, perform vehicle alignment

5 - Eccentric washer
^ Inner bore with tab

6 - Nut
^ Torque specification
^ Self-locking
^ Replace each time it is removed
^ Only tighten threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight position

7 - Subframe

8 - Bracket for rear muffler

9 - Bolt
^ Torque specification
^ Replace each time it is removed

10 - Lower transverse link

11 - Nut
^ Torque specification
^ Self-locking
^ Replace each time it is removed
^ Only tighten threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight position

12 - Bolt
^ Replace each time it is removed

13 - Threaded rivet
^ M6

14 - Expanding rivet

15 - Stone protection plate

16 - Hex head bolt
^ Torque specification

17 - Nut
^ Torque specification
^ Self-locking
^ Replace each time it is removed

18 - Washer

19 - Bolt
^ Replace each time it is removed
^ Only tighten threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight position

20 - Washer

21 - Upper transverse link

22 - Washer

23 - Nut
^ Torque specification
^ Self-locking
^ Replace each time it is removed
^ Only tighten threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight position

24 - Wheel bearing housing

25 - Washer

26 - Bolt
^ Replace each time it is removed
^ Only tighten threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight position

27 - Tie rod
^ Locked in direction of travel

28 - Bolt
^ Torque specification
^ Replace each time it is removed

29 - Bolt
^ Replace each time it is removed

30 - Nut
^ Torque specification
^ Self-locking
^ Replace each time it is removed
^ Only tighten threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight position