Overview - Transverse Link

Upper Transverse Link 

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Upper Transverse Link

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1. Wheel Bearing Housing
2. Bolt
   • 70 Nm + 180°
   • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
   • Always replace after removing
3. Front Upper Transverse Link
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to FRONT UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
4. Eccentric Screw
5. Bolt
   • 40 Nm + 180°
   • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
   • Always replace after removing
6. Subframe
7. Bolt
   • 70 Nm + 180°
   • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
   • Always replace after removing
8. Eccentric Washer
9. Nut
   • 90 Nm
   • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
   • Always replace after removing
   • Loosen and tighten using the 21 mm internal multi-point socket
10. Tie Rod
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
11. Bolt
    • 100 Nm +180°
    • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
    • Always replace after removing
12. Rear Upper Transverse Link
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
13. Bolt
    • 100 Nm +180°
    • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
    • Always replace after removing
14. Nut
    • Always replace after removing

Lower Transverse Link 

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Lower Transverse Link

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1. Front Lower Transverse Link
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to FRONT LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
2. Bolt
   • 40 Nm + 180°
   • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
   • Always replace after removing
3. Mounting Pin
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
   • Fastening pin version with expanding retainer
   • Fastening pin version with fastener
4. Wind Deflector
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to WIND DEFLECTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Eccentric Screw
6. Subframe
7. Eccentric Washer
8. Nut
   • 140 Nm
   • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
   • Always replace after removing
   • Loosen and tighten using the 21 mm internal multi-point socket
9. Rear Lower Transverse Link
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
10. Bolt
    • Always replace after removing
11. Wheel Bearing Housing
12. Nut
    • 130 Nm + 180°
    • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
    • Always replace after removing
13. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 180°
    • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
    • Always replace after removing