Overview - Transverse Link

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transverse Link

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Eccentric Bolt
- Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .
- Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)
Subframe
Eccentric Washer
- Inner bore with tab
Nut
- 95 Nm without Insert Tool - 18mm: T10179
- 80 Nm with Insert Tool - 18mm: T10179
- Replace after removing
- Tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Eccentric Bolt
- Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .
- Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)
Eccentric Washer
- Inner bore with tab
Nut
- 95 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Upper Transverse Link
- The transverse link for a FWD vehicle is illustrated
- Removing and installing. Refer to UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Nut
- Replace after removing
Washer
Washer
- For AWD vehicles only
Bolt
- 130 Nm +180°
- Replace after removing
- Tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Wheel Bearing Housing
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information for allocation.
Expanding Rivet
- Quantity: 2
Nut
- Replace after removing
Bolt
- 70 Nm +180°
- Replace after removing
- Tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Lower Transverse Link
- The transverse link for a FWD vehicle is illustrated
- Removing and installing. Refer to LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Pop Rivet Nuts
Stone Chip Protection
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information for allocation.
Bolts
- 8 Nm