Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar

Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Installation lubricant

Removing






- Determine dimension - a - from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing before starting work while the vehicle is resting on its wheels.

- Place the vehicle on a hoist.

- Remove wheels.

• Do not damage the paint on the stabilizer bar when removing and installing.

- Remove the bolt - 4 -.






- Remove the nut - 3 -, washer - 2 - and bolt - 1 -.

The stabilizer bar - 4 - is completely removed and installed with the rubber bushings - 1 - and clamps - 3 -. Do not remove the clamps and rubber bushings.






- Remove the left and right bolts - 2 - and the stabilizer bar - 4 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Diagonal Brace Overview, FWD ] Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Diagonal Brace Overview, FWD.

• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

• Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

- Insert the stabilizer bar and install the bolts loosely.

- First install the left and right bolts - 2 - loosely.






- Then tighten the left and right bolts - 2 - evenly.

- Insert the bolt - 1 - with the washer - 2 - and tighten the left and right nuts - 3 -.






- Tighten the left and right bolts - 4 -.

- Wheel alignment is required, see Table. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

- Tighten wheel.