GUIDE LINK
Note. As of MY 2010, as a running change, guide links with a conventional bonded rubber bushing were replaced by guide links with a hydraulic bonded rubber bushing. It is not permitted to mix guide links with different bonded rubber bushings on an axle.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
- Ball joint puller T40010 A
Remove the wheel.
Remove noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .
Remove the diagonal brace, if equipped. Refer to DIAGONAL BRACE, CABRIOLET .
Remove the bolts -arrows- and move the subframe shield -1- to the side, where applicable.
Remove the nut from the guide link joint pins enough so it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold the joint pins if necessary.
To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.
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Press linkage stub of guide control arm off conical seating using T40010 A.
Note. Be careful not to damage CV boot in the process! Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force.
Remove the bolt -1-.
Remove guide link.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Tightening specifications, refer to TRACK CONTROL ARM, BALL JOINT, GUIDE LINK AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR OVERVIEW .
Tightening specifications, refer to SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, DIAGONAL BRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD OVERVIEW, FROM 09.2007 .
Remove adhesive residue at stub thread of guide control arm.
Note. Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position. Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION . When tightening the threaded connection -1-, the guide link must be pressed toward the inside of the vehicle.
Tighten wheel. Refer to Specifications .
Axle alignment is required, see Table. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .