Transverse Link and Tie Rod Overview
Transverse Link and Tie Rod Overview
• Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of the suspension is not permitted.
• Always replace self-locking nuts.
• Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.
• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Therefore, the threaded connections of the components with bonded rubber bushings should only be tightened when the wheel bearing housing is lifted (curb weight position). Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
1 Subframe
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe ] Service and Repair.
2 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
3 Tie Rod
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod.
4 Eccentric Bolt
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening.
• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).
5 Nut
• 170 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
6 Bolt
• 150 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
7 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
8 Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
9 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
10 Upper Rear Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Rear Transverse Link ] Upper Rear Transverse Link.
11 Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Service and Repair.
12 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
13 Bolt
• 150 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
14 Bolt
• 150 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
15 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
16 Upper Front Transverse Link
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Upper Front Transverse Link ] Upper Front Transverse Link.
17 Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
18 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
19 Stone Protection Plate
• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
20 Expanding Rivet
• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
21 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
22 Lower Transverse Link
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.
23 Nut
• 150 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
24 Eccentric Bolt
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening.
• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).
25 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab.
26 Nut
• 170 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
27 Bolt
• 150 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
28 Nut
• Always replace if removed.