audi Workshop Repair Guides

Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Part IV: Hub carrier - front-wheel drive > < Part II: Subframe - four-wheel drive
Part III: Trapezium link, transverse link, track rod
   
Part III: Trapezium link, transverse link, track rod
1 - Trapezium link
q   Different versions available → Chapter
q   Combination of different versions on same vehicle is not permitted
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   Trapezium link bushes must not be renewed; renew trapezium link if bushes are damaged
2 - Eccentric bolt
q   Perform wheel alignment check if loosened → Chapter
q   Do not turn more than 90° in either direction (i.e. from minimum to maximum adjustment position)
3 - Eccentric washer
q   With lug on inner bore
4 - Self-locking nut
q   95 Nm
q   Always renew
q   Suspension must be in unladen position when tightening bolt connections
5 - Bolt with washer
q   85 Nm + 90°
q   Always renew
6 - Bottom spring seat
q   Turn end of spring against stop
7 - Coil spring
q   Note different running gear versions; see vehicle data sticker → Anchor
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
8 - Top spring seat
9 - Top spring seat
q   Only for heavy-duty running gear in conjunction with → Item
10 - Bolt with washer
q   85 Nm + 90°
q   Always renew
11 - Transverse link
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   Renewing bush → Chapter
12 - Eccentric bolt
q   Perform wheel alignment check if loosened → Chapter
q   Do not turn more than 90° in either direction (i.e. from minimum to maximum adjustment position)
13 - Washer
14 - Self-locking nut
q   85 Nm + 90°
q   Always renew
q   Suspension must be in unladen position when tightening bolt connections
15 - Track rod
q   Different versions available
q   For correct version refer to → Parts catalogue
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   Perform wheel alignment check after installing → Chapter
16 - Stone deflector
q   Different versions available
q   For correct version refer to → Parts catalogue
q   Only with heavy duty running gear
q   Removing and installing (old version) → Chapter
q   Removing and installing (new version) → Chapter and → Chapter
17 - Flange nut, self-locking
q   Always renew
q   Suspension must be in unladen position when tightening bolt connections
18 - Stone deflector for trapezium link
q   Only with heavy duty running gear
q   For correct version refer to → Parts catalogue
19 - Flange bolt
q   25 Nm
20 - Bracket
q   For handbrake cable

   

Part IV: Hub carrier - front-wheel drive > < Part II: Subframe - four-wheel drive