Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview
1 - Eccentric Bolt
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
2 - Nut
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
3 - Eccentric Washer
• Inner hole with tab
4 - Eccentric Bolt
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
5 - Eccentric Washer
• Inner hole with tab
6 - Nut
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
• Adjust torque wrench VAG 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
• This torque specification applies only in conjunction with insert tool T10179.
7 - Subframe
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Subframe With Attachments
8 - Bolt
• 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
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
12 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77)
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77) ] Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77)
13 - Bolt
• 5 Nm
14 - Upper Transverse Link
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link
15 - Washer
16 - Bolt
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
17 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
18 - Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing
19 - Washer
20 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
21 - Washer
22 - Washer
23 - Bolt
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
24 - Tie Rod
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod
• Closed in direction of travel
25 - Bolt
• 40 Nm + 45° turn
• for Roadster only
26 - Diagonal Brace
• for Roadster only
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Diagonal Braces ] Diagonal Braces
27 - Bolt
• 90 Nm + 45° turn
• for Roadster only
28 - Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
29 - Bolt
• 5 Nm
30 - Bolt
• Always replace if removed.