Overview - Transverse Link

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transverse Link

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Washer
Nut
- Replace after removing
Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and Installing. Refer to UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Washer
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .
- 130 Nm + 180°
Wheel Bearing Housing
Nut
- Replace after removing
Pop Rivet Nuts
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .
- 70 Nm + 180°
Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and Installing. Refer to LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Stone Chip Protection
- Equipped on some models
Bolts
- 8 Nm
Subframe
Eccentric Screw
- Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT .
- Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)
Nut
- Replace after removing
- Tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .
- 95 Nm
Eccentric Washer
- Inner hole with tab
Eccentric Screw
- Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT .
- Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)
Eccentric Washer
- Inner hole with tab
Nut
- Replace after removing
- Tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .
- 95 Nm