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






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






1 Bolt

70 Nm +180° turn

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation

2 Bracket

3 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76)

Only sensors of the same version may be installed.

Complete with components

The sensor lever must point toward outside

Replace in vehicle, refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Rear Suspension

After loosening, check basic setting of headlamp adjustment.

If the vehicle level sensor was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed. Refer to => [ Programming Control Position using ] Testing and Inspection.

If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be recalibrated. Refer to => [ Calibration Procedure ] 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 in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation

6 Upper Transverse Link

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 in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation

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 in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation

Axle alignment is necessary if the bolt is removed.

13 Upper Spring Seat Spacer Washer

2 are installed on the allroad

14 Upper Spring Support

Only installed on vehicles with heavy duty suspension

15 Coil Spring

There are different versions of the suspension. Refer to => [ Explanations of the Production Control Numbers (PR number) ] Description and Operation.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Service and Repair

16 Low 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 in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation

22 Tie Rod

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

Note the installation position

There are versions made of aluminum and steel. For allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

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 in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation

26 Bolt

70 Nm + 180° turn

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation

27 Nut

Always replace if removed.

28 Bolt

9 Nm

29 Bolt

5 Nm