Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing anti-roll bar Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

Removing –  Remove front wheels. –  Remove noise insulation → Rep. gr.66. –  Remove nut -1- from coupling rod (left and right sides). –  Pull coupling rod -3- out of anti-roll bar -2- (left and right sides). –  Turn anti-roll bar -2- upwards. Vehicles with exhaust pipe beneath subframe –  Remove front exhaust pipe → Rep. gr.26.

Vehicles with exhaust pipe above subframe –  Pull exhaust pipe off retaining rings -arrows-.

All vehicles (continued): –  Unbolt steering box from subframe -arrows- and tie up to body with wire (or similar). –  Fix position of subframe → Chapter.

–  Lower subframe using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- until anti-roll bar -1- can be guided past drive shafts. –  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Remove anti-roll bar -1- towards rear. Installing Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following: –  Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart → Chapter. –  Insert anti-roll bar and secure to subframe with clamps. –  Secure subframe → Anchor. Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view - subframe, swivel joint, wishbone, anti-roll bar, coupling rod“ –  Fit and secure wheels → Rep. gr.44.