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 Nut
• 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 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 tightening specification does only apply in conjunction with insert tool 18 (T10179).
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
6 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
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 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
11 Nut
• M12 x 1.5 x 75
• 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 Suspension.
12 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
13 Upper Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.
14 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 Suspension.
15 Washer
16 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 Suspension.
17 Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.
18 Washer
19 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
20 Tie Rod
• Opened downward (the right and left tie rods are the same).
21 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
22 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 Suspension.