Overview - Transverse Link
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NOTE:
The transverse link for a vehicle with FWD is shown in the illustration.
- 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
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, 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
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position (95 Nm). Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
- Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Nut
- Always replace if removed
- Washer
- Washer
- For AWD vehicles only
- Bolt
- 130 Nm + 180° turn
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
- Wheel Bearing Housing
- Different versions. For the correct allocation. Refer to the parts information
- Expanding Rivet
- Quantity: 2
- Nut
- Always replace if removed
- Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180° turn
- Always replace if removed
- Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
- Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Internally Threaded Pop Rivets
- Stone Chip Protection
- Different versions. For the correct allocation. Refer to the parts information.
- Bolts
- 8 Nm