Subframe, Diagonal Braces, Crossmember, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview
Subframe, Diagonal Braces, Crossmember, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview
1 - Subframe
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Subframe With Attachments
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.
• Adjust torque wrench 40-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332) to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
• This torque specification applies only in conjunction with Insert Tool (T10179).
3 - Eccentric Washer
• Inner hole with tab
4 - Rubber mount
• Is only replaced in conjunction with subframe.
5 - Bolt
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
6 - Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
7 - 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)
8 - Lower Transverse Link
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link
9 - Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
10 - 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.
11 - 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)
12 - Washer
• serves as corrosion protection
• always install
13 - 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.
14 - Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing
15 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
16 - Washer
17 - 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.
18 - Tie Rod
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod
• Closed in direction of travel
19 - Bolt
• 40 Nm + 45° turn
• Always replace if removed.
20 - Washer
• Serves as corrosion protection
• always install
21 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
22 - Washer
23 - Upper Transverse Link
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link
24 - Bolt
• 5 Nm
25 - Bolt
• 5 Nm
26 - Eccentric Washer
• Inner hole with tab
27 - 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.
28 - Bolt
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
29 - Bolt
• 40 Nm
30 - Bolt
• 40 Nm + 45° turn
• Always replace if removed.
31 - Washer
32 - 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.
33 - Diagonal Brace
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Diagonal Braces ] Diagonal Braces
34 - Crossmember
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Crossmember Braces ] Crossmember Braces
35 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
36 - 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)