Part III, Trapezoidal control arm, transverse link, tie rod
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1 - Trapezoidal control arm
- Various versions → Trapezoidal control arm
- Mixed installation not permissible
- Removing and installing → Trapezoidal control arm
- Trapezoidal control arm bushings must not be replaced, if bushing is damaged, replace trapezoidal control arm
2 - Eccentric bolt
- Vehicle alignment must be performed after loosening. → Wheel alignment
- Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
3 - Eccentric washer
- Inner bore with tab
4 - Hex nut, self-locking, 95 Nm
- Always replace
- Tighten bolts only in curb weight position
5 - Combi-bolt
- Always replace
- Tighten to 85 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
6 - Lower spring support
- End of spring turned to stop
7 - Coil spring
- Note different vehicle versions, see vehicle data plate. Clarification of Production Control numbers (PR No.)
- Removing and installing → Rear coil spring
8 - Upper spring support
9 - Upper spring support
10 - Combi-bolt
- Always replace
- Tighten to 85 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
11 - Transverse link
- Removing and installing → Transverse link
- Replace bearing → Transverse link bracket, replacing
12 - Eccentric bolt
- Vehicle alignment must be performed after loosening. → Wheel alignment
- Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
13 - Washer
14 - Nut, self-locking
- Always replace
- Tighten to 85 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
- Tighten bolts only in curb weight position
15 - Tie rod
- Various versions
- Removing and installing → Tie rod
- Vehicle alignment must be performed after installing. → Wheel alignment
16 - Stone protection plate
- Various versions
- Only for heavy duty suspension
- Removing and installing (old version 8E0 501 561) → Tie rod (three-piece version) stone protection 8E0 501 561 (old version), removing and installing
- Removing and installing (new version) → Tie rod and → Tie rod (one-piece version) stone protection (new version), removing and installing
17 - Collar nut, self-locking
- Always replace
- Tighten bolts only in curb weight position
18 - Trapezoidal control arm stone protection
- Only for heavy duty suspension
19 - Collar bolt, 25 Nm
20 - Bracket
- For parking cable