Transverse Link, Tie Rod AWD
Overview: Transverse Link, Tie Rod AWD
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1 Eccentric Screw
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Vehicle Alignment Procedure ] Vehicle Alignment Procedure
• do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)
2 Nut
• 95 Nm
• M12 x 1.5
• Self-locking
• when adjusting, can be loosened and tightened up to 5 times
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
3 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab
4 Eccentric Screw
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Vehicle Alignment Procedure ] Vehicle Alignment Procedure
• do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)
5 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab
6 Nut
• 95 Nm
• M12 x 1.5
• Self-locking
• when adjusting, can be loosened and tightened up to 5 times
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
• Adjust torque wrench (V.A.G 1332) to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
• This tightening specification does only apply in conjunction with insert tool 18 (T10179)
7 Subframe
8 Bolt
• 90 Nm + 90°
• M12 x 1.5 x 125
• Always replace if removed.
9 Lower Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link, AWD ] Lower Transverse Link, AWD
10 Nut
• 90 Nm + 90°
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
11 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 75
• Always replace if removed.
12 Threaded Rivet
• M6
13 Expanding Rivet
14 Stone Chip Protection
15 Bolt
• 8 Nm
• M6 x 12
16 Nut
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
17 Washer
18 Bolt
• 150 Nm + 90°
• M14 x 1.5 x 115
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
19 Washer
20 Upper Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link, AWD ] Upper Transverse Link, AWD
21 Washer
22 Nut
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
23 Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD ] Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD
24 Washer
25 Bolt
• 150 Nm + 90°
• M14 x 1.5 x 115
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
26 Tie Rod
• There are different versions => [ ] Tie Rods for Trailing Arms, FWD and AWD, Allocation.
• 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 => [ ] Tie Rods for Trailing Arms, FWD and AWD, Allocation.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod, AWD ] Tie Rod, AWD
27 Bolt
• 90 Nm + 90°
• M12 x 1.5 x 125
• Always replace if removed.
28 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 95
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
29 Nut
• 90 Nm + 90°
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.