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Subframe, Transverse Link and Tie Rods Assembly Overview, from MY 2011







Subframe, Transverse Link and Tie Rods Assembly Overview, from MY 2011






1 Eccentric Bolt

For camber setting.

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

2 Eccentric Bolt

For toe setting.

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

3 Eccentric Washer

Inner bore with tab.

4 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.

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

8 Bolt

M12 x 1.5 x 95

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

9 Lower Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link, from MY 2011 ] Lower Transverse Link, from MY 2011.

10 Nut

M12 x 1.5

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

Always replace if removed.

12 Threaded Rivet

M6

13 Expanding Rivet

14 Stone Protection Plate

15 Bolt

8 Nm

16 Nut

M14 x 1.5

130 Nm + 90° turn

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

17 Washer

18 Bolt

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

19 Washer

20 Upper Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link, from MY 2011 ] Upper Transverse Link, from MY 2011.

21 Washer

22 Nut

M14 x 1.5

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.

23 Wheel Bearing Housing

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

24 Washer

25 Bolt

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

Closed in direction of travel (the right and left tie rods are different).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod, from MY 2011 ] Tie Rod, from MY 2011.

27 Bolt

Always replace if removed.

28 Nut

M12 x 1.5

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.