Upper Transverse Link, from MY 2011

Upper Transverse Link, from MY 2011

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Insert Tool SW 18 (T10179)

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

- 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 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! Refer to => [ Measure dimension -a-. ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

- 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. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to => [ Tightening Specification for Mounting Wheels ] [1][2]Specifications.

- Perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

Tightening Specifications