Upper Transverse Link

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Upper Transverse Link

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Wheel Bearing Housing
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Always replace after removing
Front Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
Eccentric Bolt
Subframe
Bolt
- 40 Nm + 180°
- Always replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Nut
- Always replace after removing
Nut
- Always replace after removing
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Always replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Rear Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Always replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Nut
- 90 Nm
- Always replace after removing
- Loosen and tighten using the 21 mm internal multi-point socket
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Eccentric Washer
Tie Rod
- Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Always replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

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-.