Upper Transverse Link

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Upper Transverse Link

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1. Wheel Bearing Housing
2. Bolt
   • 70 Nm + 180°
   • Always replace after removing
3. Front Upper Transverse Link
   • Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
4. Eccentric Bolt
5. Subframe
6. Bolt
   • 40 Nm + 180°
   • Always replace after removing
   • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
7. Nut
   • Always replace after removing
8. Nut
   • Always replace after removing
9. Bolt
   • 70 Nm + 180°
   • Always replace after removing
   • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
10. Rear Upper Transverse Link
    • Removing and installing. Refer to REAR UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
11. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 180°
    • Always replace after removing
    • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
12. Nut
    • 90 Nm
    • Always replace after removing
    • Loosen and tighten using the 21 mm internal multi-point socket
    • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
13. Eccentric Washer
14. Tie Rod
    • Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
15. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 180°
    • Always replace after removing
    • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

Transverse Link and Tie Rod Installation Position

Fig 2: Transverse Link and Tie Rod Installation Position

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• The ball side -2- on the transverse link or tie rod must engage in the wheel bearing housing -1-.