Upper Transverse Link: Installing

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-- Insert the upper transverse link in the vehicle and tighten the bolts by hand.

NOTE:

The bolted connection of the transverse link must only be fastened when the dimension "a" is achieved!

-- Tighten the new nut -arrow- to the specification.

Fig 1: Locating Eccentric Bolt On Subframe

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-- Use the Insert Tool 18T10179 for this.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut And T10179

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NOTE:

Tighten the nut to 80 Nm using the Insert Tool 18T10179.

-- Observe the mark made to indicate the location of the centering bolt in relation to the subframe.

-- Tighten the bolt -1- on the upper transverse link.

Fig 3: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Wire On Upper Transverse Link And Bolt

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NOTE:

Washer -2- must be installed so that there is a gap -arrow B- between washer and cover plate -3-.

-- Engage the speed sensor wire -arrow A- on top of the transverse link.

-- Install coil spring. Refer to SPRING, MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION .

-- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Perform an axle alignment. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .