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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.