Overview - Transverse Link

Upper Transverse Link

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Upper Transverse Link

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1. Bolt
   • 70 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at the standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
2. Front Upper Transverse Link
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to FRONT UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
3. Eccentric Screw
4. Subframe
5. Bolt
   • 40 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at the standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
6. Flange Nut
   • Replace after removing.
7. Flange Nut
   • Replace after removing.
8. Bolt
   • 70 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at the standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
9. Rear Upper Transverse Link
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
10. Eccentric Washer
11. Nut
    • 90 Nm
    • Replace after removing.
    • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at the standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
12. Bolt
    • 100 Nm +180°
    • Replace after removing.
    • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at the standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
13. Bolt
    • 100 Nm +180°
    • Replace after removing.
    • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at the standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
14. Tie Rod
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
15. Nut
    • Replace after removing.
16. Wheel Bearing Housing

Transverse Link and Tie Rod Installation Position

Fig 2: Transverse Link and Tie Rod Installation Position

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• The ball side -2- on the transverse link or tie rod must engage in the wheel bearing housing -1-.

Lower Transverse Link

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1. Flange Nut
   • Replace after removing.
2. Front Lower Transverse Link
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to FRONT LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
3. Bolt
   • 40 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at the standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
4. Expanding Rivet
5. Wind Deflector
6. Eccentric Screw
7. Subframe
8. Nut
   • 140 Nm
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at the standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
9. Eccentric Washer
10. Rear Lower Transverse Link
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
11. Bolt
    • Replace after removing.
12. Nut
    • 130 Nm + 180°
    • Replace after removing.
    • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at the standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).
13. Wheel Bearing Housing
14. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 180°
    • Replace after removing.
    • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at the standard vehicle height (refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).