Nut Securing Transverse Link to Subframe

Nut Securing Transverse Link to Subframe

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Replace nut for securing transverse link to subframe if damaged. Only use replacement nut listed in replacement parts catalog for repairs.

• Because of poor accessibility to inner bolt - 1 - when vehicle is resting on wheels, transverse link can only be removed when subframe is removed.





• Measure vehicle after repair. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

Removing

- Remove subframe. Refer to => [ Subframe ] Service and Repair.

- Separate connection - 1 -.

- Swing transverse link upward out of subframe bracket.

• When installing cylinder bolt, ensure transverse link is not damaged.

- Install, for example, a cylinder bolt with hex socket head M12 x 1.5 x 20 (ET No. N902 268 01) - 1 - in nut - 2 - up to stop.





As an emergency solution, you can also use hex head bolt M12.1.5 x 20.

- Turn cylinder screw more until damaged nut unscrews from subframe bracket.

Installing

• Replace bolts and self-locking nuts. Notes in exploded view diagrams. Refer to => [ Subframe ] FWD.

- Insert transverse link in subframe bracket.

- Insert replacement nut - 2 - in subframe bracket using new combi-bolt - 1 -.





- Tighten combi-bolt - 1 -.

- Install subframe. Refer to => [ Subframe ] Service and Repair.

- Perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

Alignment must take place on a VW/Audi recommended alignment stand.