Track Control Arms and Tie Rod Overview
Track Control Arms and Tie Rod Overview
1 Eccentric Bolt
• For the camber setting.
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Vehicle Alignment ] Vehicle Alignment.
2 Nut
• M12 x 1.5
• 95 Nm
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Subframe ] Rear Subframe.
3 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore has a tab.
4 Eccentric Bolt
• For the toe setting.
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Vehicle Alignment ] Vehicle Alignment.
5 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore has a 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 Subframe ] Rear Subframe.
7 Subframe
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Subframe ] Rear Subframe.
• Bonded rubber bushing replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings.
8 Bracket for Rear Muffler
9 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 110
• 90 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
• Always replace if removed.
10 Lower Track Control Arm
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Track Control Arm ] Lower Track Control Arm.
11 Nut
• M12 x 1.5 x 75
• 90 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Subframe ] Rear Subframe.
12 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
13 Threaded Rivet
• M6
14 Expanding Rivet
15 Stone Guard
• Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
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 + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Subframe ] Rear Subframe.
20 Washer
21 Upper Track Control Arm
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Track Control Arm ] Upper Track Control Arm
22 Washer
23 Nut
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Subframe ] Rear Subframe.
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 + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Subframe ] Rear Subframe.
27 Tie Rod
• There are different versions, refer to => [ Tie Rod Characteristics ] Procedures.
• Closed in the 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 => [ Allocation of the Tie Rods for the Trailing Arms ] Procedures.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod.
28 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 95
• 90 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) 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 Subframe ] Rear Subframe.
30 Nut
• 90 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Subframe ] Rear Subframe.