Guide Link

Guide Link

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A )

• Ball Joint Puller (T40010)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Remove wheel covers, remove cover cap on light-alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).

- Remove wheel.

- Secure brake disc with a wheel bolt.

- Remove brake caliper and secure to body if Ball Joint Puller (T40010) cannot be installed.

• Install brake line bracket on brake caliper HP-2 before securing to body to avoid damaging brake lines.

• Secure brake caliper to body so that caliper weight does not stress or damage brake hose or brake line.

- Remove the nut from linkage stub of guide control arm far enough so that it is flush with thread of linkage stub. Use 4 mm socket wrench to counterhold linkage stub, if necessary.

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





• 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.

- Place Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A ) with wooden block under subframe and press lightly against.

- Remove hex head bolts - 2 - and - 3 - on both sides.

- Disconnect the tunnel crossmember and move it slightly to the rear, where applicable. Refer to => [ Tunnel Crossmember ] Service and Repair.

- Lower subframe slightly using Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A).

Be careful not to damage surface of brake lines and underbody guard!

- Remove hex bolt - 1 -.





- Remove guide link.

Installing

• Bonded rubber bushings have a limited torsional range. Only tighten threaded connections at control arms if vehicle is in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Suspension.

- Tighten nut on joint pin.





- Tighten hex bolt - 2 -.

- Tighten hex bolt - 3 -.

- Install tunnel crossmember and tighten the screws, where applicable. Refer to => [ Tunnel Crossmember ] Service and Repair.

- Install brake caliper, if necessary.

- Mount wheel and tighten.