Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing lower suspension link Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Carry out the following work: Removing –  Loosen wheel bolts. –  Raise vehicle. –  Remove wheel.

–  Remove nuts -arrows-. –  Pull suspension link out of swivel joint and turn wheel bearing housing to outside to relieve suspension link.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-.

–  Swivel suspension link backwards and pull out of subframe in direction of -arrow-. Installing

–  Insert rear suspension link into subframe in direction of -arrow- and swivel forwards.

–  Fit and tighten bolts -arrows-.

–  Insert swivel joint in suspension link and tighten bolts -arrows-. Use new nuts. Continue installation in reverse order. –  Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts → Chapter.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Suspension link to subframe, front t  Use new bolts. t  Tighten bolt in unladen position.	70 Nm + 180° further
Suspension link to subframe, rear t  Use new bolts and nuts.	70 Nm + 90° further
Swivel joint to suspension link t  Use new bolts.	100 Nm