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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 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.