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A4 Mk3

Removing and installing coupling rod
Removing and installing coupling rod
  Note
In model year 2010, plastic coupling rods were introduced gradually instead of aluminium coupling rods. Mixed installation of different coupling rods on the same axle is not permissible.
   
Removing
–  Detach bolt connections -1- and -3-.
–  Take out coupling rod -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence. Note the following points:
  Note
t  Note installation position of coupling rod.
t  Bonded rubber bushes can only be turned to a limited extent. The suspension mountings must therefore only be tightened when the suspension is in the unladen position or reference position.
t  Lifting suspension to unladen position → Chapter „Lifting suspension to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs)“
  A40-10261
–  Bolt -1- for connecting coupling rod to anti-roll bar -4- must be affixed to „small“ face -2- of coupling rod collar and secured with nut -3-.
Tightening torques → Chapter
  A40-10264
–  Fit bolts -1- and -3- but do not tighten.
–  Lifting suspension to unladen position → Chapter „Lifting suspension to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs)“
–  Tighten bolt connections -1- and -3- to specified torque.
  A40-10261

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