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SUBFRAME, Transverse Link And Tie Rod Assembly Overview

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe, Transverse Link And Tie Rod, Assembly Overview
GWWA42-0438Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Eccentric Bolt 
    • For camber setting
    • After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
  2. Nut 
  3. Eccentric Washer 
    • Inner bore with tab
  4. Eccentric Bolt 
    • For toe setting.
    • After loosening, perform vehicle alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
  5. Nut 
    • 95 Nm
      NOTE:

      Adjust torque wrench V.A.G 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.

      This torque specification applies only in conjunction with insert tool T10179.

    • M12 x 1.5
    • Self-locking
    • Always replace if removed
    • Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to REAR AXLE, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
  6. Eccentric Washer 
    • Inner bore with tab.
  7. Subframe 
  8. Bolt 
    • M12 x 1.5 x 90
    • 90 Nm + 90° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
  9. Lower Transverse Link 
  10. Bolt 
    • Always replace if removed.
  11. Nut 
  12. Bolt 
  13. Upper Transverse Link 
  14. Nut 
  15. Washer 
  16. Nut 
  17. Wheel Bearing Housing 
  18. Washer 
  19. Bolt 
  20. Tie Rod 
    • Various versions.
      • Closed in direction of travel (the right and left tie rods are different).
      • Opened downward (the right and left tie rods are the same).
    • It is possible to interchange.
    • Removing and installing, refer to TIE ROD .
  21. Bolt 
    • Always replace if removed.
  22. Nut