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Transverse Links and Tie Rods through MY 2010 FWD






Overview: Transverse Links and Tie Rods through MY 2010 FWD






1 Eccentric Screw

For camber setting

Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Vehicle Alignment Procedure ] Vehicle Alignment Procedure

2 Nut

95 Nm

M12 x 1.5

Self-locking

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

For toe setting

Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Vehicle Alignment Procedure ] Vehicle Alignment Procedure

5 Eccentric Washer

Inner bore with tab

6 Nut

95 Nm

M12 x 1.5

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

7 Subframe

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Axle, through MY 2010 FWD ] Service and Repair

Servicing, refer to => [ Subframe through MY 2010 FWD ] Subframe through MY 2010 FWD

8 Bracket for Rear Muffler

9 Bolt

90 Nm + 90°

M12 x 1.5 x 110

Always replace if removed.

10 Lower Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link, through MY 2010 FWD ] Lower Transverse Link, through MY 2010 FWD

11 Nut

90 Nm + 90°

M12 x 1.5 x 75

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

12 Bolt

Always replace if removed.

13 Threaded Rivet

M6

14 Expanding Rivet

15 Stone Chip Protection

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

16 Bolt

8 Nm

M6 x 12

17 Nut

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

18 Washer

19 Bolt

130 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.

20 Washer

21 Upper Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link, through MY 2010 FWD ] Upper Transverse Link, through MY 2010 FWD

22 Washer

23 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.

24 Wheel Bearing Housing

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

25 Washer

26 Bolt

130 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.

27 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, through MY 2010 FWD ] Tie Rod, through MY 2010 FWD

28 Bolt

90 Nm + 90°

M12 x 1.5 x 95

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 Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

30 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.