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A3 Mk2

Removing and installing upper transverse link
Removing and installing upper transverse link
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Removing
–  Measure distance from centre of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing → Chapter.
–  Remove wheel.
–  Remove coil spring → Chapter.
–  Disengage speed sensor wire at upper transverse link -arrow A-.
–  Unscrew bolt -1-.
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–  Use felt-tip pen or similar to mark position of eccentric bolt -arrow- in relation to subframe.
–  Remove bolt -arrow-.
–  Take out upper transverse link.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:
Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of subframe, diagonal strut, lower transverse link, upper transverse link, track rod, vehicle level senders“
Tightening torques → Chapter „Part II: Wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing unit, trailing arm with mounting bracket, stone deflector“
Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of shock absorbers, coil springs“
Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of anti-roll bar“
Before tightening bolt securing transverse link, obtain the same distance between wheel hub centre and lower edge of wheel housing as measured before dismantling → Chapter.
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–  Note mark for position of eccentric bolt -arrow- in relation to subframe.
  Note
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Washer -2- must be installed so that there is a gap -arrow B- between washer and cover plate -3-.
–  Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart → Anchor.
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Removing and installing track rod > < Removing and installing lower transverse link