STABILIZER BAR
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331
Removing
Remove rear wheels.
Note. The following work steps are described for the left side of the vehicle. These work steps also apply simultaneously for right side of vehicle.
Remove the nut -1- and pull coupling rod -2- out of stabilizer.
Scheme 35
Remove bolts -arrows- for stabilizer clamp.
Scheme 36
Remove the stabilizer bar.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following
Tightening specifications, refer to SUBFRAME, LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, TIE ROD AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM OVERVIEW .
Tightening specifications, refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, WHEEL BEARING UNIT, TRAILING ARM WITH MOUNTING BRACKET AND STONE DEFLECTOR OVERVIEW .
Tightening specifications, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING OVERVIEW .
Tightening specifications, refer to STABILIZER BAR OVERVIEW .
Axle alignment is required, see Table WHEEL ALIGNMENT .