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 with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
2 Securing Clip
3 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76)
• Only sensors of the same version may be installed.
• Complete with components.
• The sensor lever points toward the outside.
• Replace in vehicle. Refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Rear Suspension.
• After loosening, check basic setting of headlamp adjustment.
• If the 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 => [ Control Position, Programming using Vehicle Diagnostic Tester ] 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 => [ 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 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 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.
• Wheel alignment is necessary if the bolt is removed.
13 Upper Spring Seat Spacer Washer
14 Upper Spring Support
• Installed only on heavy duty suspension and Sportback.
15 Coil Spring
• Note different types of suspension versions, see vehicle data plate. Refer to => [ Production Control Number (PR Number) Explanations ] Application and ID.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Service and Repair.
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.
• Wheel 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.
• Note the installation position.
• There are versions made of aluminum and steel. For 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