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Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair
Transverse Link and Tie Rod, Aluminum Subframe and Steel Wheel Bearing Housing Assembly
Overview

Transverse Link and Tie Rod, Aluminum Subframe and Steel Wheel Bearing Housing Assembly Overview, AWD (Rabbit)

The -arrow- points in driving direction.

1 - Eccentric bolt

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After loosening, perform vehicle alignment

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Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)

2 - Nut

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M12 x 1.5

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95 Nm

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Self-locking

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Always replace after removal

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Always tighten bolts in curb weight position

3 - Eccentric washer

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Inner bore with tab

4 - Eccentric bolt

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After loosening, perform vehicle alignment

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Do not turn more than 90° left or right (that is, smallest to largest possible adjustment)

5 - Eccentric washer

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Inner bore with tab

6 - Nut

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M12 x 1.5

^

95 Nm

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Self-locking

^

Always replace after removal

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Always tighten bolts in curb weight position

Note:

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Adjust torque wrench V.A.G 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.

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