Rear Suspension

Subframe, Lower and Upper Transverse Links, Tie Rod and Level Control System Sensor with Automatic Headlamp Range Control Assembly Overview (FWD)





1 - Eccentric bolt

^ After loosening, perform vehicle alignment Description and Operation
^ Do not turn more than 90 degree left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)

2 - Self-locking nut, 95 Nm

^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position

3 - Eccentric washer

^ Inner bore with tab

4 - Eccentric bolt

^ After loosening, perform vehicle alignment
^ Do not turn more than 90 degree left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)

5 - Self-locking nut, 95 Nm

^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position

Note:
^ Adjust torque wrench VAG 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
^ This torque specification applies only in conjunction with insert tool T10179.

6 - Eccentric washer

^ Inner bore with tab

7 - Subframe

8 - Bolt 90 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn

^ Always replace

9 - Lower transverse link

10 - Nut, self-locking 90 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn

^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position

11 - Bolt

^ Always replace

12 - Threaded rivet

^ M6

13 - Expanding rivet

14 - Stone protection plate

15 - Hex bolt 8 Nm

16 - Self-locking nut

^ Always replace

17 - Bolt 130 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn

^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position

18 - Upper control arm

19 - Washer

20 - Self-locking nut

^ Always replace

21 - Wheel Bearing Housing

22 - Washer

23 - Bolt 130 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn

^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position

24 - Tie Rod

^ Closed in direction of travel

25 - Bolt

^ Always replace

26 - Nut, self-locking 90 Nm plus an additional 90 degree turn

^ Always replace
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position