A8L Quattro Sedan W12-6.0L (BSB) (2005)
Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Connecting Link
Connecting Link
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) (VAG 1332)
‹› Replace the tie rod if it was loosened or removed at the connecting link.
Removing
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Remove the tie rod. Refer to => [ Tie Rod ] See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Tie Rod.
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Remove the nut - 2 -.
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Remove the bolt - 5 - from the trailing arm/connecting link.
‹› Ignore items 1, 3 and 4 in the illustration.
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Remove the connecting link from the trailing arm - 6 -.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
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Tighten the bolts/nuts on components with bonded rubber bushings by hand. Raise the wheel bearing housing to tighten the bolts/nuts. Refer to =>
[ Wheel Bearing Housing, Raising to Control Position to Tighten Bolts ] See: Rear Knuckle/Service and Repair/Procedures.
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Insert the connecting link to the trailing arm - 6 -.