Overview - Transverse Link

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Suspension

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Bolt
- 70 Nm +180°
- Always Replace If Removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer To WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Bracket
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 LEFT/RIGHT REAR LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G76- / -G77-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- The Headlamp Adjustment Must Be Checked After Loosening. Refer To HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING and .
- If the Level Control System 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 . Refer To Vehicle diagnostic tester.
- If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the Directional Stabilization Assistance Control Module -J759- must be calibrated again. Refer To LANE ASSIST, CALIBRATING .
Subframe
Bolt
- 70 Nm +180°
- Always Replace If Removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer To WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer To UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Nut
- Always Replace If Removed
Shim
Nut
- 95 Nm
- Always Replace If Removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer To WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Adjusting Screw
Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer To LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 120 Nm +360°
- Always Replace If Removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer To WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
  NOTE:
  Axle Alignment Is Necessary If The Bolt Is Removed.
Upper Spring Seat Spacer Washer
Upper Spring Support
- Not for North America
Coil Spring
- There are different versions of the suspension. Refer To EXPLANATION OF PRODUCTION CONTROL NUMBERS (PR NUMBER) .
- Removing and installing. Refer To SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Lower Spring Support
Coil Spring Stone Deflector
Wheel Bearing Housing
Spacer Tube
- Always Replace If Removed
Nut
- Always Replace If Removed
  CAUTION:
  - Do not tighten the threaded connection using the nut.
  NOTE:
  Axle alignment is necessary if the nut is loosened.
Bolt
- 90 Nm +90°
- Always Replace If Removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer To WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Tie Rod
- Removing and installing. Refer To TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Note the installation position
- There are versions made of aluminum and steel.
- A mixed installation is not permitted
Bolt
Eccentric Washer
Nut
- 95 Nm
- Always Replace If Removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer To WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Bolt
- 70 Nm +180°
- Always Replace If Removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer To WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Nut
- Always Replace If Removed
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt
- 5 Nm