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.