Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Level Control System 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
• 95 Nm
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to 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
• 95 Nm
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to 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
• 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 - Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
11 - Bolt
• Always replace.
12 - Threaded Rivet
• M6
13 - Expanding Rivet
14 - Stone Protection Plate
15 - Bolt
• 8 Nm
16 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
• Self-locking.
17 - Bolt
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to 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)
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Level Control System Sensor.
• The sensor lever must face toward the outside of the vehicle.
21 - Upper Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.
22 - Washer
23 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
24 - Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.
• There are aluminum and steel versions. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
25 - Washer
26 - Bolt
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to 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.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Diagonal Braces ] Diagonal Braces.
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. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
32 - Bolt
• Always replace if removed.