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Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod, Coil Spring, Lower Control Arm and Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview






Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod, Coil Spring, Lower Control Arm and Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview






1 Bolt

70 Nm + 180° turn

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

2 Securing Clip

3 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76)

The only sensors that may be installed must be the same type.

Complete with components.

The sensor lever points toward the outside.

Replace in vehicle. Refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Rear Suspension.

Check the basic setting for the headlamp adjustment after loosening.

The control position must be "retaught" if the vehicle level sensor has been removed or installed, or if the linkage rod has loosened, in vehicles equipped with electronic damping. Refer to => [ Control Position, Programming using VAS 5051B ] Testing and Inspection.

The directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be recalibrated if the control position has been "retaught" in vehicles equipped with lane assist. Refer to => [ Lane Assist Calibration Procedure ] Lane Assist Calibration Procedure.

4 Subframe

5 Bolt

70 Nm + 180° turn

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

6 Upper Control Arm

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.

7 Nut

Always replace if removed.

8 Shim

9 Nut

95 Nm

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

10 Adjustment Bolt

11 Lower Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.

12 Bolt

120 Nm + 360° turn

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

Axle alignment is necessary if the bolt is removed.

13 Upper Spring Seat Spacer Washer

14 Upper Spring Support

Only installed on vehicles with heavy duty suspension.

15 Coil Spring

Note different types of suspension versions. Refer to => [ Explanations of Production Control Numbers ] Application and ID.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Removal and Replacement.

16 Lower Spring Support

17 Coil Spring Stone Deflector

18 Wheel Bearing Housing

19 Spacer Tube

Always replace if removed.

20 Nut

Always replace if removed.


Do not tighten the threaded connection using the nut.

Axle alignment is necessary if the nut is loosened.

21 Bolt

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

22 Tie Rod

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Rear Suspension.

Pay attention to the installed position. Rear Suspension.

There are versions made of aluminum and steel. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

A mixed installation is not permitted.

23 Bolt

24 Eccentric Washer

25 Nut

95 Nm

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

26 Bolt

70 Nm + 180° turn

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

27 Nut

Always replace if removed.

28 Bolt

9 Nm

29 Bolt

5 Nm