Audi A4: Overview - Transverse Link
Upper Transverse Link

1 - Wheel Bearing Housing
2 - Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
3 - Front Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing".
- Installation position. Refer to
→ Fig. "Transverse Link and Tie Rod Installation Position".
4 - Eccentric Bolt
5 - Subframe
6 - Bolt
- 40 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
7 - Nut
8 - Nut
9 - Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
10 - Rear Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing".
- Installation position. Refer to
→ Fig. "Transverse Link and Tie Rod Installation Position".
11 - Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
12 - Nut
- 110 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
13 - Eccentric Washer
14 - Tie Rod
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tie Rod, Removing and Installing".
- Installation position. Refer to
→ Fig. "Transverse Link and Tie Rod Installation Position".
15 - Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
Transverse Link and Tie Rod Installation Position
- The ball side -2- on the
transverse link or tie rod must engage in the wheel bearing
housing -1-.

Lower Transverse Link

1 - Front Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing".
- Installation position. Refer to
→ Fig. "Transverse Link and Tie Rod Installation Position".
2 - Bolt
3 - Wind Deflector
4 - Eccentric Bolt
5 - Subframe
6 - Nut
- 40 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
7 - Nut
- 160 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
- Loosen and tighten using the 21 mm 6-edge socket wrench
8 - Eccentric Washer
9 - Rear Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing".
10 - Expanding Rivet
11 - Bolt
12 - Wheel Bearing Housing
13 - Nut
- 70 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
14 - Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
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Front Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceab
Rear Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapte
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Caution
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SEE MORE:
Removing
- Remove the generator. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Generator; Generator,
Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bolt -1- and the
nuts -3- and
-4-.
- Remove the cover -2- on the
rear side of the generator.
- Remove the bolts -arrows
Windshield Antenna Suppression Filter -C18-, Removing and Installing,
Sedan
The Windshield Antenna Suppression Filter -C18- is located
behind the left D-pillar trim panel at the center of the
D-pillar.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and
remove the ignition key