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Audi A4: Overview - Transverse Link

Audi A4 (B9) 2016-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Rear Suspension / Control Arm, Tie Rod / Overview - Transverse Link

Upper 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

  • Replace after removing

8 - Nut

  • Replace after removing

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-.

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Lower Transverse Link

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

  • Replace after removing

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

  • Replace after removing

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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