SUBFRAME, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod And Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview, Coupe

Fig 1: Subframe, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod And Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview, Coupe

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1. Eccentric Bolt
   • After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
   • Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment).
2. Nut
   • 95 Nm
   • Always replace after removing it.
   • Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
3. Eccentric Washer
   • Inner bore with tab.
4. Eccentric Bolt
   • After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
   • Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment).
5. Eccentric Washer
   • Inner bore with tab
6. Nut
   • 95 Nm
   • Always replace after removing it.
   • Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
     NOTE:

     • Adjust torque wrench V.A.G 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
     • This torque specification applies only in conjunction with Insert tool T10179.
7. Subframe
   • Subframe mount, removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME BONDED RUBBER BUSHING .
8. Bolt
   • 90 Nm + 90° turn
   • Always replace after removing it.
9. Lower Transverse Link
   • Removing and installing, refer to LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK .
10. Bolt
    • Always replace after removing it.
11. Nut
    • 90 Nm + 90° turn
    • Always replace after removing it.
    • Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
12. Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor -G77-
    • Removing and installing, refer to LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSORS .
13. Bolt
    • 5 Nm
14. Upper Transverse Link
    • Removing and installing, refer to UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK .
15. Washer
16. Bolt
    • 130 Nm + 90° turn
    • Always replace after removing it.
    • Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
17. Nut
    • Always replace after removing it.
18. Wheel Bearing Housing
    • Removing and installing, refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING .
19. Washer
20. Nut
    • Always replace after removing it.
21. Washer
22. Washer
23. Bolt
    • 130 Nm + 90° turn
    • Always replace after removing it.
    • Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
24. Tie Rod
    • Removing and installing, refer to TIE ROD .
    • Closed in direction of travel.
25. Crossmember
26. Bolt
27. Nut
    • 90 Nm + 90° turn
    • Always replace after removing it.
    • Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
28. Bolt
    • 5 Nm
29. Bolt
    • Always replace after removing it.
30. Nut
    • 50 Nm + 180° turn
    • Always replace after removing it.