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Removing and installing coupling rod
Removing and installing coupling rod
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
t  Ring spanner insert (16 mm) -V.A.G 1331/12-
  W00-0427
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
t  Ring spanner insert -V.A.G 1331/3-
  W00-0428
Removing
–  Remove front wheel.
–  Remove nut -1- from coupling rod -3-.
–  Pull coupling rod -3- out of anti-roll bar -2-.
  A40-10430
–  Unscrew nut -arrow- and pull coupling rod -1- out of suspension strut.
–  Take out coupling rod -1-.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:
  A40-10440
–  Tighten nuts securing coupling rod -1- to suspension strut and anti-roll bar (counterholding at sockets -2- on coupling rod).
  Note
The tool used for counterholding must be applied straight.
–  Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart → Chapter.
Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view - subframe, swivel joint, wishbone, anti-roll bar, coupling rod“
–  Fit and secure wheel → Rep. gr.44.
  A40-10589

Wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing unit > < Removing and installing rubber bushes for anti-roll bar