Overview - Transverse Link

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transverse Link

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Washer
Nut
- Replace after removing.
Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Washer
Bolt
- 130 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing.
- Always tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, REAR AXLE .
Wheel Bearing Housing
- Different versions for FWD and AWD. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
Nut
- Replace after removing.
Expanding Rivet
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing.
- Always tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, REAR AXLE .
Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Stone Chip Protection
Bolt
- 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
- 95 Nm
- Replace after removing.
- Always tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, REAR AXLE .
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
- 95 Nm
- Replace after removing.
- Always tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, REAR AXLE .