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.