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Lower transverse link

Lower transverse link

Removal



1. Raise the car and remove the rear wheel.

2. Hook off the exhaust pipe from its rear and centre rubber mounts. Support the exhaust system so that it does not excessively strain the front mounts or the bellows pipe.

3. Detach the lower transverse link from the longitudinal link.

4. Detach the upper transverse link from the longitudinal link.

5. Detach the anti-roll bar from the longitudinal link.


6. Remove the subframe mounting bolts on the side where the transverse link is to be replaced and loosen the bolts on the other side.

7. Undo the bolt attaching the transverse link to the subframe and remove the transverse link.



Assembly



1. Position the transverse link on the subframe and fit the bolt with a new washer but do not tighten.

Warning

The transverse link mounting bolts with their protective washers must be replaced in the same manner as they were first mounted. They protect the fuel tank and the fuel filler pipe in the event of a collision.


2. Lift up and attach the subframe but do not tighten the subframe mounting bolts.

3. Attach and tighten the anti-roll bar to the longitudinal link.

Tightening torque 50 Nm (40 lbf ft).

4. Attach and tighten the upper transverse link to the longitudinal link.


Tightening torque 90 Nm +60° (70 lbf ft +60°)

5. Attach and tighten the lower transverse link to the longitudinal link.

Tightening torque 90 Nm +60° (70 lbf ft +60°)

6. Tighten the subframe mounting bolts.

Tightening torque 90 Nm +60° (70 lbf ft +60°)

7. Hook the exhaust pipe onto the centre and rear rubber mounts.

8. Fit the wheels, see Wheels .

Tightening torque

aluminium rim 110 Nm (81 lbf ft).

pressed steel rim 50 Nm +2x90°, max 110 Nm (37 lbf ft +2x90°, max 81 lbf ft)

Lower the car.

9. Tighten the bolts attaching the transverse links to the subframe.

Important

It is important that the car is supported on the wheels when the bolts are tightened.


Tightening torque 90 Nm (70 lbf ft) +60˚.

10. Check the toe-in angle and adjust if necessary, see Wheel alignment .