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Transverse Links and Tie Rods Assembly Overview, through MY 2010







Transverse Links and Tie Rods Assembly Overview, through MY 2010






1 Eccentric Bolt

For camber setting.

After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

2 Nut

M12 x 1.5

95 Nm

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.

3 Eccentric Washer

Inner bore with tab.

4 Eccentric Bolt

For toe setting.

After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

5 Eccentric Washer

Inner bore with tab.

6 Nut

M12 x 1.5

95 Nm

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.

7 Subframe

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe, through MY 2010 ] Subframe, through MY 2010.

Servicing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings, through MY 2010 ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings, through MY 2010.

8 Bracket for Rear Muffler

9 Bolt

M12 x 1.5 x 110

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

10 Lower Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link, through MY 2010 ] Lower Transverse Link, through MY 2010.

11 Nut

M12 x 1.5 x 75

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.

12 Bolt

Always replace if removed.

13 Threaded Rivet

M6

14 Expanding Rivet

15 Stone Protection Plate

16 Bolt

M6 x 12

8 Nm

17 Nut

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

18 Washer

19 Bolt

M14 x 1.5 x 115

130 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.

20 Washer

21 Upper Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link, through MY 2010 ] Upper Transverse Link, through MY 2010.

22 Washer

23 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.

24 Wheel Bearing Housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.

25 Washer

26 Bolt

M14 x 1.5 x 115

130 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.

27 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, through MY 2010 ] Tie Rod, through MY 2010.

28 Bolt

M12 x 1.5 x 95

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

29 Bolt

M12 x 1.5 x 90

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.

30 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.