Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview
Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview
1 - Eccentric Bolt
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
2 - Nut
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
3 - Eccentric Washer
• Inner hole with tab
4 - Eccentric Bolt
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
5 - Eccentric Washer
• Inner hole with tab
6 - Nut
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
• Adjust torque wrench VAG 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.
• This torque specification applies only in conjunction with insert tool T10179.
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 - Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
11 - Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
12 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77)
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77) ] Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77)
13 - Bolt
• 5 Nm
14 - Upper Transverse Link
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link
15 - Washer
16 - Bolt
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
17 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
18 - Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing
19 - Washer
20 - Nut
• Always replace if removed.
21 - Washer
22 - Washer
23 - Bolt
• 130 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
24 - Tie Rod
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod
• Closed in direction of travel
25 - Bolt
• 40 Nm + 45° turn
• for Roadster only
26 - Diagonal Brace
• for Roadster only
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Diagonal Braces ] Diagonal Braces
27 - Bolt
• 90 Nm + 45° turn
• for Roadster only
28 - Nut
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
29 - Bolt
• 5 Nm
30 - Bolt
• Always replace if removed.