A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BGK) (2006)
Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Coupling Rod
Coupling Rod
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) (VAG 1332)
Removing
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Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on the Hoist and on its Wheels ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Positioning
Vehicle on the Hoist and on its Wheels.
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Remove the wheel covers, remove the cover cap on light alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).
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Remove the wheel.
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Remove the coupling rod bolt - arrow - from the stabilizer bar.
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Disconnect the threaded connection - 1 - between the coupling rod and trailing arm and remove the brake line bracket - 2 -.
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To remove the bolt from the coupling rod, push wheel bearing housing downward.
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Remove the coupling rod.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so: