Overview - Transverse Link

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Upper Transverse Link

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Upper Transverse Link

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Wheel Bearing Housing
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
- 70 Nm + 180°
Front Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and Installing. Refer to FRONT UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Eccentric Screw
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
- 40 Nm + 180°
Subframe
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
- 70 Nm + 180°
Eccentric Washer
Nut
- Replace after removing
- Loosen and tighten using the 21 mm internal multi-point socket
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
- 90 Nm
Tie Rod
- Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
- 100 Nm +180°
Rear Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
- 100 Nm +180°
Nut
- Replace after removing

Lower Transverse Link

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Lower Transverse Link

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

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