A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BGK) (2006)
Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (5-50 Nm) (VAG 1331)
‹› 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 rear wheels.
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Remove the rear portion of the exhaust system.
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Remove the stabilizer bar bolts - arrow - from the coupling rods.
Left Side
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Remove the air spring damper bolt from the track control arm and tilt it back (control position). Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Raising to
Control Position to Tighten Bolts ] See: Rear Knuckle/Service and Repair/Procedures.
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Mark the location of the eccentric washer on the subframe.
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Remove the nut - 2 - and remove the eccentric washer and the eccentric bolt.