Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Straps (T10038)

• Wheel hub support (T10149)

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

Removing

- Remove rear wheels.

• 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.






• Do not loosen bolt - arrow - for tie rod - 3 -.

- Remove bolts - arrows - for stabilizer clamp.






If the upper bolts on the stabilizer bar clamp on the right side of the vehicle cannot be removed, then the following work steps must be performed.

Only for the Right Vehicle Side (Depending on Equipment)

- Now secure vehicle on both sides to lifting arms on hoist with (T10038).







If vehicle is not secured, it could slide off of hoist.

- Install (T10149) with a wheel bolt to the wheel hub.






- Lift the wheel hub with the (T10149) and (V.A.G 1383 A) far enough until it is possible to access the bolts on the right stabilizer bar clamp.

Procedure for Both Vehicles Sides

- Remove the stabilizer bar.

Installing

- Insert stabilizer into vehicle.

- Tighten the bolts - arrows - for stabilizer clamp uniformly.






Only for the Right Vehicle Side (Depending on Equipment)

- Let down wheel suspension again using (V.A.G 1383 A) and remove (T10149) from wheel hub.

- Remove the (T10038).

Procedure for Both Vehicles Sides

- Install the coupling rod - 2 - in the stabilizer bar and tighten the nut - 1 -.






- Install wheel and tighten. Refer to => [ Wheel Bolt Tightening Specification ] [1][2]Specifications

Tightening Specifications