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Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Level Control System Overview







Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Level Control System Overview






1 - Eccentric Bolt

Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).

2 - Nut

95 Nm

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

3 - Eccentric Washer

Inner bore with tab.

4 - Eccentric Bolt

Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).

5 - Nut

95 Nm

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

Adjust torque wrench VAG 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.

This torque specification applies only with insert tool T10179.

6 - Eccentric Washer

Inner bore with tab.

7 - Subframe

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Subframe With Attachments.

8 - Bolt

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

9 - Lower Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.

10 - Nut

90 Nm + 90° turn

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

11 - Bolt

Always replace.

12 - Threaded Rivet

M6

13 - Expanding Rivet

14 - Stone Protection Plate

15 - Bolt

8 Nm

16 - Nut

Always replace if removed.

Self-locking.

17 - Bolt

130 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

18 - Bolt

5 Nm

Installed on vehicles with electronic damping (Audi magnetic ride).

Installed on vehicles with headlamp range control; quantity: 3.

19 - Bolt

5 Nm

20 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) , Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Level Control System Sensor.

The sensor lever must face toward the outside of the vehicle.

21 - Upper Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.

22 - Washer

23 - Nut

Always replace if removed.

24 - Wheel Bearing Housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.

There are aluminum and steel versions. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

25 - Washer

26 - Bolt

130 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

27 - Tie Rod

Closed in direction of travel.

28 - Bolt

90 Nm + 45° turn

Always replace if removed.

Only on the Cabriolet.

29 - Diagonal Brace

Only on the Cabriolet.

The contact surfaces must not have any wax on them.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Diagonal Braces ] Diagonal Braces.

30 - Bolt

90 Nm + 45° turn

Always replace if removed.

Only on the Cabriolet.

31 - Nut

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

32 - Bolt

Always replace if removed.