Overview - Transverse Link

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transverse Link

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Tie Rod
- Removing and installing, refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- There are different versions and installed positions, refer to Fig 2 and Fig 3.
Eccentric Bolt
- Always replace if removed
- Tighten either in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or in the control position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
Eccentric Washer
Nut
- 95 Nm
- Always replace if removed
Bolt
- 70 Nm +180° turn
- Always replace if removed
- Tighten either in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or in the control position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
Nut
- Always replace if removed
Bracket
- For the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- / Right Rear Level Control System Sensor -G77-
Bolt
- 70 Nm +180° turn
- Always replace if removed
- Tighten either in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or in the control position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
Subframe
Nut
- Always replace if removed
Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and installing, refer to UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Shim
Nut
- 95 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Tighten either in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or in the control position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
Adjusting Bolt
Bolt
- 70 Nm +180° turn
- Always replace if removed
- Tighten either in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or in the control position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing, refer to LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 120 Nm +360° turn
- Always replace if removed
- Tighten either in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or in the control position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
  NOTE:
  Axle alignment is necessary if the bolt is loosened.
Cap
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° turn
- Always replace if removed
- Tighten either in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or in the control position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).

Fig 2: Tie Rod on A Vehicle with Steel Suspension

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A - Steel tie rod

B - Aluminum cast tie rod

1 - Installed position: The marking must be on the outside and the tip of the triangle points up.

Fig 3: Tie Rod on A Vehicle with Air Suspension

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Installed position: The marking must be on the outside and the horizontal line points up.
Aluminum cast tie rod