SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing front anti-roll bar to model year 2000 Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Removing

–  Remove steering drive shaft bolt -arrow-. –  Fold up hinge -1-.

–  Remove coupling rod from anti-roll bar -arrow-.

–  Remove anti-roll bar clamps -1- from subframe. –  Position engine/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under subframe.

–  Unbolt pendulum support -arrow- from gearbox.

–  Remove subframe bolts -arrows-. –  Lower subframe with engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-. Installing The bolts for the subframe are to be tightened to the point of the existing impression. Install in reverse order. After installing check position of steering wheel during a test drive. If steering wheel is not in straight ahead position the front axle toe must be checked and if necessary adjusted!   Note t  After installing coupling links, ensure that coupling link boot is not twisted. t  Whilst installing the anti-roll bar ensure that the paint work surface is not damaged. Rectify paint work damage if necessary and protect against corrosion with underbody sealant.

Specified torques

Bolt	Specified torque
Universal joint shaft to steering box	25 Nm
Coupling rod to anti-roll bar	100 Nm
Anti-roll bar to subframe	55 Nm
Subframe to body t  Use new bolts	150 Nm + 90° further
Pendulum support to gearbox t  If the pendulum support, item → Item, is made of aluminium, the specified torque is 70 Nm. t  Modifications to the bolt → Chapter	100 Nm
Wheel bolts to wheel hub	→ Chapter