Overview - Control Arm And Tie Rod
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NOTE:
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 have a limited range of motion. 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 RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Eccentric Washer
- Inner bore with tab
- Tie Rod
- Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Eccentric Screw
- Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening
- Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)
- Nut
- 170 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Bolt
- 150 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Bolt
- Always replace if removed
- Nut
- 90 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Nut
- Always replace if removed
- Upper Rear Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Wheel Bearing Housing
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Nut
- Always replace if removed
- Bolt
- 150 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Bolt
- 150 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Nut
- Always replace if removed
- Transverse Link, Upper Front
- Removing and installing. Refer to UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Nut
- 90 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Bolt
- Always replace if removed
- Stone Chip Protection
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Expanding Rivet
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Bolt
- Always replace if removed
- Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Nut
- 150 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Eccentric Screw
- Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening
- Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)
- Eccentric Washer
- Inner bore with tab
- Nut
- 170 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Bolt
- 150 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Nut
- Always replace if removed