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Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod, Coil Spring, Lower Control Arm And Level Control System Sensor Overview

Fig 1: Identifying Front Suspension
GWWA42-10183Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Bolt
  2. Securing Clip
  3. Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-
    • Only sensors of the same version may be installed.
    • Complete with components.
    • The sensor lever points toward the outside.
    • Replace in vehicle. Refer To LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR .
    • After Loosening, Check Basic Setting Of Headlamp Adjustment. Refer To HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .
    • If the sensor was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed. Refer To CONTROL POSITION, PROGRAMMING USING VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER .
    • If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module -J759- must be recalibrated. Refer To LANE ASSIST CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .
  4. Subframe
  5. Bolt
  6. Upper Transverse Link
  7. Nut
    • Always Replace If Removed.
  8. Shim
  9. Nut
  10. Adjustment Bolt
  11. Lower Transverse Link
  12. Bolt
  13. Upper Spring Seat Spacer Washer
  14. Upper Spring Support
    • Installed only on heavy duty suspension and Sportback.
  15. Coil Spring
  16. Lower Spring Support
  17. Coil Spring Stone Deflector
  18. Wheel Bearing Housing
  19. Spacer Tube
    • Always Replace If Removed.
  20. Nut
    • Always Replace If Removed.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not tighten the threaded connection using the nut.
      NOTE:

      Wheel alignment is necessary if the nut is loosened.

  21. Bolt
  22. Tie Rod
    • Removing and installing, Refer To TIE ROD .
    • Note the installation position.
    • There are versions made of aluminum and steel. For allocation, Refer To the Parts Information..
    • A mixed installation is not permitted.
  23. Bolt
  24. Eccentric Washer
  25. Nut
  26. Bolt
  27. Nut
    • Always Replace If Removed.
  28. Bolt
    • 9 Nm 
  29. Bolt
    • 5 Nm