Running gear, axles, steering
Assembly overview - transverse link, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive
In this manual: Running gear, axles, steering
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| 1 - | Washer |
| 2 - | Nut |
Renew after removing
| 3 - | Upper transverse link |
Removing and installing → Chapter
| 4 - | Washer |
| 5 - | Bolt |
Renew after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in unladen position → Chapter
130 N·m +180°
| 6 - | Wheel bearing housing |
| 7 - | Nut |
Renew after removing
| 8 - | Spreader rivet |
| 9 - | Bolt |
Renew after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in unladen position → Chapter
70 N·m +180°
| 10 - | Lower transverse link |
Removing and installing → Chapter
| 11 - | Stone deflector |
| 12 - | Bolt |
8 N·m
| 13 - | Subframe |
| 14 - | Eccentric bolt |
A wheel alignment check must be performed if loosened → Chapter
Do not turn more than 90° in either direction (i.e. from minimum to maximum adjustment position).| 15 - | Nut |
Renew after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in unladen position → Chapter
95 N·m
| 16 - | Eccentric washer |
Inner hole with lug
| 17 - | Eccentric bolt |
A wheel alignment check must be performed if loosened → Chapter
Do not turn more than 90° in either direction (i.e. from minimum to maximum adjustment position).| 18 - | Eccentric washer |
Inner hole with lug
| 19 - | Nut |
Renew after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in unladen position → Chapter
95 N·m
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