Running gear, axles, steering

Removing and installing anti-roll bar

~1min read

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Removing

  • Loosen wheel bolts.
  • Raise vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheels.
Note The following procedure is described for the left side of the vehicle. The procedure for the right side of the vehicle is identical.
Removing and installing anti-roll bar
  • Unscrew bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar -1-.
Removing and installing anti-roll bar
  • Unscrew nut -1- from coupling rod -2-.
  • Pull coupling rod -2- out of anti-roll bar -3-.
  • Remove anti-roll bar -3- from subframe.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Removing and installing anti-roll bar
  • Tighten bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar -1- evenly on subframe -2-.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - anti-roll bar“

→ Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“

Removing and installing anti-roll bar

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.