Overview - Transverse Link

Upper Transverse Link

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Upper Transverse Link

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1. Bolt
   • 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 ).
   • 70 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing
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
   • 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 ).
   • 40 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing
6. Flange Nut
   • Replace after removing
7. Flange Nut
   • Replace after removing
8. Bolt
   • 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 ).
   • 70 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing
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
    • 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 ).
    • 90 Nm
12. Bolt
    • 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 ).
    • 100 Nm +180°
    • Replace after removing
13. Bolt
    • 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 ).
    • 100 Nm +180°
    • Replace after removing
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
   • 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 ).
   • 40 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing
4. Expanding Rivet
   • Replace after removing
5. Wind Deflector
6. Eccentric Screw
7. Subframe
8. Nut
   • 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 ).
   • 140 Nm
   • Replace after removing
9. Eccentric Washer
10. Rear Lower Transverse Link
    • Removing and installing. Refer to REAR LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
11. Bolt
    • 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 ).
    • 130 Nm + 180°
    • Replace after removing
12. Nut
    • Replace after removing
13. Wheel Bearing Housing
14. Bolt
    • 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 ).
    • 70 Nm + 180°
    • Replace after removing