Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Level Control System Assembly Overview
Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Level Control System Assembly Overview
1 - Eccentric Bolt
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).
2 - Nut
• Self-locking
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
3 - Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
4 - Eccentric Bolt
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).
5 - Nut
• Self-locking
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
• Adjust torque wrench VAG 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
• This torque specification applies only with insert tool T10179.
6 - Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
7 - Subframe
8 - Bolt
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
9 - Lower Transverse Link
10 - Nut
• Self-locking
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
11 - Bolt
• Always replace.
12 - Threaded Rivet
• M6
13 - Expanding Rivet
14 - Stone Protection Plate
15 - Bolt
• 8 Nm
16 - Nut
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
17 - Bolt
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
18 - Bolt
• 5 Nm
• Installed on vehicles with electronic damping (Audi magnetic ride).
• Installed on vehicles with headlamp range control; quantity: 3
19 - Bolt
• 5 Nm
20 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) , Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77)
• The sensor lever must face toward the outside of the vehicle.
21 - Upper Transverse Link
22 - Washer
23 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
24 - Wheel Bearing Housing
• There are aluminum and steel versions.
25 - Washer
26 - Bolt
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
27 - Tie Rod
• Closed in direction of travel.
28 - Bolt
• 90 Nm + 45° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Only on the Cabriolet.
29 - Diagonal Brace
• Only on the Cabriolet.
• The contact surfaces must not have any wax on them.
30 - Bolt
• 90 Nm + 45° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Only on the Cabriolet.
31 - Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
32 - Bolt
• Always replace if removed.