Guide Link

Guide Link

• 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 allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Ball joint puller (T40010 A)

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove the diagonal brace, if equipped. Refer to => [ Diagonal Brace, Cabriolet ] 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.






- Press linkage stub of guide control arm off conical seating using (T40010 A).

• 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.

Installing

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 ] 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 ] 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.

• 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 ] Front Suspension.

• When tightening the threaded connection - 1 -, the guide link must be pressed toward the inside of the vehicle.






- Tighten wheel.

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