Upper Transverse Link

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Upper Transverse Link

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Wheel Bearing Housing
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- 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 Screw
Subframe
Bolt
- 40 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Nut
- Replace after removing
Nut
- Replace after removing
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- 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°
- 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
- Replace after removing
- Loosen and tighten using an 18 mm or 21 mm twelve-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°
- 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
  Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  - The ball side -2- on the transverse link or tie rod must engage in the wheel bearing housing -1-.