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Subframe, Transverse Links and Tie Rod Assembly Overview






Subframe, Transverse Links and Tie Rod Assembly Overview





1 Eccentric bolt

For the camber adjustment.

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

2 Nut, 95 Nm

M12 x 1.5.

Self locking.

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to --> [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

3 Eccentric washer

Inner bore with tab.

4 Eccentric bolt

For the toe adjustment.

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

5 Nut, 95 Nm

Adjust using torque wrench 40-200 Nm (VAG 1332) to 80 Nm when tightening nut.

This tightening specification applies only in conjunction with insert tool 18 mm (T10179).

M12 x 1.5.

Self locking.

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to --> [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

6 Eccentric washer

Inner bore with tab.

7 Subframe

8 Bolt, 90 Nm + 90° additional turn

M12 x 1.5 x 90.

Always replace after removal.

9 Lower transverse link

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

10 Bolt

Always replace after removal.

11 Nut, 90 Nm + 90° additional turn

M12 x 1.5 x 75.

Self locking.

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to --> [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

12 Bolt

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to --> [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

13 Upper transverse link

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

14 Nut, 130 Nm + 90° additional turn

M14 x 1.5.

Self locking.

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to --> [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

15 Washer

16 Nut, 130 Nm + 90° additional turn

M14 x 1.5.

Self locking.

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to --> [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

17 Wheel bearing housing

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

18 Washer

19 Bolt

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to --> [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

20 Tie rod

Closed in direction of travel.

21 Bolt

Always replace after removal.

22 Nut, 90 Nm + 90° additional turn

M12 x 1.5.

Self locking.

Always replace after removal.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to --> [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.