Subframe, Transverse Links and Tie Rod Assembly Overview
Subframe, Transverse Links and Tie Rod Assembly Overview
1 Eccentric Bolt
• For camber setting.
• After loosening, perform 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 Suspension, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
3 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
4 Eccentric Bolt
• For toe setting.
• After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
5 Nut, 95 Nm
• Adjust Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332) to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
• This torque specification applies only in conjunction with Insert tool (T10179).
• M12 x 1.5
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Suspension, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
6 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
7 Subframe
8 Bolt, 90 Nm + 90°
• M12 x 1.5 x 90
• Always replace after removal.
9 Lower Transverse Link
• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.
10 Bolt
• Always replace after removal.
11 Nut, 90 Nm + 90°
• M12 x 1.5 x 75
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Suspension, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
12 Bolt
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Suspension, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
13 Upper Transverse Link
• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.
14 Nut, 130 Nm + 90°
• M14 x 1.5
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Suspension, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
15 Washer
16 Nut, 130 Nm + 90°
• M14 x 1.5
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Suspension, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
17 Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removal and installation, 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 Suspension, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
20 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.
• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod.
21 Bolt
• Always replace after removal.
22 Nut, 90 Nm + 90°
• M12 x 1.5
• Self-locking
• Always replace after removal.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Suspension, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.