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Subframe, Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview






Subframe, Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview






1 Eccentric Bolt

For camber setting.

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

2 Eccentric Bolt

For toe setting.

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

3 Eccentric Washer

Inner bore with tab.

4 Nut

M12 x 1.5

95 Nm

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

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

5 Eccentric Washer

Inner bore with tab.

6 Nut

M12 x 1.5

95 Nm

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

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

7 Subframe

8 Bolt

M12 x 1.5 x 90

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

9 Lower Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.

10 Nut

M12 x 1.5

90 Nm + 90° turn

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

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

11 Bolt

Always replace if removed.

12 Threaded Rivet

M6

13 Expanding Rivet

14 Stone Protection Plate

15 Bolt

8 Nm

16 Nut

M14 x 1.5

130 Nm + 90° turn

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

17 Washer

18 Bolt

Always replace if removed.

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

19 Washer

20 Upper Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.

21 Washer

22 Nut

M14 x 1.5

130 Nm + 90° turn

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

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

23 Wheel Bearing Housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.

24 Washer

25 Bolt

Always replace if removed.

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

26 Tie Rod

Various versions

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.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod.

27 Bolt

Always replace if removed.

28 Nut

M12 x 1.5 x 90

90 Nm + 90° turn

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

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