Subframe, Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview

Subframe, Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview






1 Eccentric Bolt

• For camber setting.

• After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

2 Nut

• 95 Nm

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

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

3 Eccentric Washer

• Inner bore with tab.

4 Eccentric Bolt

• For toe setting.

• After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

5 Eccentric Washer

• Inner bore with tab.

6 Nut

• 95 Nm

• Adjust torque wrench (V.A.G 1332) to 80 Nm when tightening nut.

• This torque specification applies only in conjunction with insert tool (T10179).

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

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

7 Subframe

8 Bolt

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

9 Lower Transverse Link

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.

10 Nut

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

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

11 Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

12 Threaded Rivet

• M6

13 Expanding Rivet

14 Stone Protection Plate

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

15 Bolt

• 8 Nm

16 Nut

• 130 Nm + 90° turn

• Self-locking.

• Always replace if removed.

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

17 Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

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

18 Upper Transverse Link

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.

19 Washer

20 Nut

• 130 Nm + 90° turn

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

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

21 Wheel Bearing Housing

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

22 Washer

23 Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

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

24 Tie Rod

• Various versions.

• 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.

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod.

25 Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

26 Nut

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

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