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