Upper Transverse Link FWD From MY 2011

Upper Transverse Link FWD From MY 2011

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove coil spring => [ Coil Spring, FWD ] Coil Spring, FWD.

- Disengage wire - arrow - for speed sensor from upper transverse link.






- Remove bolt - 1 -.

- Mark, e.g. using a felt-tip marker, position of eccentric bolt - arrow - to subframe.






- Remove the bolt - arrow -.

- Remove upper transverse link.

Installing

- Insert the upper transverse link into the vehicle and tighten the bolts by hand.

The bolted connections of the tie rod must only be fastened when the dimension "a" is achieved => [ Measure dimension -a-. ] Rear Suspension!

- Bolt upper transverse link to subframe and tighten new nut.






- Note applied marking of eccentric bolt - arrow - to subframe.

- Tighten the bolt - 1 - on the upper transverse link.






• Make sure a washer is installed between the transverse link and the wheel bearing housing.

- Engage speed sensor wire - arrow - on upper transverse link.

- Install coil spring => [ Coil Spring, FWD ] Coil Spring, FWD.

- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to => [ Tightening Specification for Mounting Wheels ] Specifications.

- Perform vehicle alignment => [ Vehicle Alignment Procedure ] Vehicle Alignment Procedure.

Tightening Specifications