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, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION, 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, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION, 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, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION, 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
    • 110 Nm
    • Replace after removing.
    • Tighten in the curb weight position (refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION, 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, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION, 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, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION, 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
    • If the tie rod is deformed, the rear axle steering gear must also be replaced
    • 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-.