Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview
Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview
• The - arrow - points in driving direction.
1 Eccentric Bolt
• After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).
2 Nut
• M12 x 1.5
• 95 Nm
• Self-locking
• When adjusting, can be loosened and tightened up to 5 times.
• 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
• After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).
5 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
6 Nut
• M12 x 1.5
• 95 Nm
• Self-locking
• When adjusting, can be loosened and tightened up to 5 times.
• 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 (V.A.G 1332) to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
• This tightening specification does only apply in conjunction with insert tool 18 (T10179).
7 Subframe
8 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 125
• 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
• M12 x 1.5 x 75
• Always replace if removed.
12 Threaded Rivet
• M6
13 Expanding Rivet
14 Stone Protection Plate
15 Bolt
• M6 x 12
• 8 Nm
16 Nut
• 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.
17 Washer
18 Bolt
• M14 x 1.5 x 115
• 150 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.
19 Washer
20 Upper Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.
21 Washer
22 Nut
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
23 Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.
24 Washer
25 Bolt
• M14 x 1.5 x 115
• 150 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.
26 Tie Rod
• Various versions. Refer to => [ Tie Rod Characteristics ] Application and ID.
• Closed in direction of travel (the right and left tie rods are different).
• Opened downward (the right and left tie rods are the same).
• It is possible to interchange.
• Pay attention to the allocation of the trailing arms when replacing them. Refer to => [ Note the allocation of the tie rods for the trailing arms ] Application and ID.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod.
27 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 125
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
28 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 95
• 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.
29 Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.