Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing anti-roll bar

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Locating pins -T10096-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

t	Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-

t	Ball joint puller -3287 A-

Removing –  Remove front wheels.

–  Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove footwell trim.

–  Unscrew bolt -1- and detach universal joint -2- from steering box. –  Remove noise insulation (bottom) → Rep. gr.50. –  If fitted, remove frame for noise insulation → Rep. gr.50. –  If fitted, remove diagonal struts → Chapter. –  Remove bracket for exhaust system from subframe. –  Detach coupling rods from anti-roll bar.

–  Unscrew nuts -arrows-.

–  Slacken off nut on track rod ball joint (but do not remove yet). –  Press track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing using ball joint puller -3287 A-. –  Fix position of subframe and suspension brackets → Chapter.

–  Unbolt anti-roll bar from subframe -11 and 16-. –  Unscrew bolts -14- and detach pendulum support from gearbox.

–  Position engine/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- beneath subframe. –  Place a wooden block -1- or similar between V.A.G 1383 A and subframe. –  Slacken off bolts -4 and 5- and lower subframe with suspension brackets slightly. Pay attention to wiring.

–  Then remove anti-roll bar -1- from subframe and over suspension bracket -2- towards front of vehicle. Installing Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following: Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of subframe, diagonal strut, swivel joint, anti-roll bar, wishbone, suspension bracket and vehicle level senders“ Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of wheel bearing housing and wheel bearing unit“   Note t  Coat seal on steering box with suitable lubricant, e.g. soft soap, before installing steering box. t  After positioning steering box in relation to universal joint, ensure seal on steering box makes snug contact with base plate, without kinks, and properly seals off opening to footwell. Otherwise, this can result in water leaks and/or noise. t  Make sure sealing surfaces are clean. –  After installation, basic setting must be performed for steering angle sender -G85- → Vehicle diagnostic tester. Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of subframe, diagonal strut, swivel joint, anti-roll bar, wishbone, suspension bracket and vehicle level senders“ Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of wheel bearing housing and wheel bearing unit“ –  Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart → Anchor.