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



Subframe, diagonal braces, cross member, lower transverse link, upper transverse link, tie rod, level control system sensor (all wheel drive) - Roadster, assembly overview





1. Subframe
2. Nut
^ 95 Nm
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position

Note:
^ Adjust torque wrench V.A.G 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.

^ This torque specification applies only in conjunction with Insert Tool T10179.
3. Eccentric washer
^ Inner bore with tab
4. Bushing
^ Is only replaced in conjunction with subframe.
5. Bolt
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
6. Bolt
^ Always replace after removal
7. Eccentric bolt
^ After loosening, perform vehicle alignment
^ Do not turn more than 90 degrees left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)
8. Lower transverse link
9. Bolt
^ Always replace after removal
10. Nut
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
11. Left Rear Level Control System Sensor G76 and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor G77
12. Washer
^ Serves as corrosion protection
^ Always install
13. Bolt
^ 130 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
14. Wheel bearing housing
15. Nut
^ Always replace after removal
16. Washer
17. Bolt
^ 130 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
18. Tie rod
^ Closed in direction of travel
19. Bolt
^ 40 Nm plus an additional 1/8 turn (45 degrees)
20. Washer
^ Serves as corrosion protection
^ Always install
21. Nut
^ Always replace after removal
22. Washer
23. Upper control arm
24. Bolt
^ 5 Nm
25. Bolt
^ 5 Nm
26. Eccentric washer
^ Inner bore with tab
27. Nut
^ 95 Nm
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
28. Bolt
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
29. Bolt
^ 40 Nm
30. Bolt
^ 40 Nm plus an additional 1/8 turn (45 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
31. Washer
32. Nut
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
^ Always tighten bolts in curb weight position
33. Diagonal brace
34. Cross member
35. Nut
^ Always replace after removal
36. Eccentric bolt
^ After loosening, perform vehicle alignment
^ Do not turn more than 90 degrees left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)