Subframe, Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview
Subframe, Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview
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 Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
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 Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
7 Subframe
8 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 90
• 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
• 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 Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
11 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
12 Threaded Rivet
• M6
13 Expanding Rivet
14 Stone Protection Plate
• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
15 Bolt
• 8 Nm
16 Nut
• M14 x 1.5
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
17 Washer
18 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
19 Washer
20 Upper Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.
21 Washer
22 Nut
• M14 x 1.5
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
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 Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
26 Tie Rod
• Various versions
• 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.
• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Service and Repair.
27 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
28 Nut
• M12 x 1.5 x 90
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.