Stabilizer Bar, FWD

Overview - Stabilizer Bar, FWD

1. 1
   Stabilizer Bar

   • There are different suspension versions.
   • Removing and installing.
2. 2
   Bearing

   • Replace bearings always on both sides of vehicle
3. 3
   Clamp
4. 4
   Bolt

   • 25 N·m + 45º
   • Always replace if removed
   • M8 x 30
   • Tighten uniformly
5. 5
   Wheel Bearing Housing
6. 6
   Nut

   • 40 N·m
   • Always replace if removed
   • Self-locking
   • Counterhold at socket head of bolt when tightening -item 7-
7. 7
   Bolt
8. 8
   Coupling Rod

   • Connects stabilizer to trailing link/wheel bearing housing
9. 9
   Subframe

   • There are different versions.
   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-

Removing

Note

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 the coupling rod -2- out of the stabilizer bar.

Note

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

• Remove the bolts -arrows- for the stabilizer bar clamp.
• Remove the stabilizer bar.

Installing

• Insert stabilizer into vehicle.
• Tighten the bolts -arrows- for stabilizer clamp uniformly.

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

Tightening Specifications