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Removing and installing suspension link (Plus running gear) > < Repairing front suspension (Plus running gear)
Removing and installing subframe, anti-roll bar and suspension link (Plus running gear)
   
Removing and installing subframe, anti-roll bar and suspension link (Plus running gear)
1 - Hexagon bolt, 35 Nm
2 - Swivel joint
q   Checking → Chapter.
q   Check rubber boot for damage, renew swivel joint if necessary.
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Mark installation position; if suspension link is renewed, set to centre of elongated hole and check toe setting.
3 - Self-locking hexagon nut, 45 Nm
4 - Plate with nuts
5 - Rear suspension link bush
q   Installation position → Fig..
q   Pressing out and in → Fig..
6 - Suspension link
q   Elongated holes are not used to set camber!
7 - Air guide
q   Secured to suspension link with a clip.
8 - Front suspension link bush
q   Pressing out and in → Fig..
9 - Hexagon bolt M12 x 1.5 x 78
q   70 Nm and turn 90° further.
10 - Hexagon bolt M12 x 1.5 x 65
q   70 Nm and turn 90° further.
11 - Coupling rod
q   With rubber bush.
12 - Mounting for coupling rod
q   Conical side to suspension link.
13 - Washer
q   Collar faces away from mounting.
14 - Self-locking hexagon nut, 20 Nm
15 - Hexagon bolt M12 x 1.5 x 82
q   50 Nm and turn 90° further.
16 - Hexagon nut, 25 Nm
17 - Hexagon bolt, 25 Nm
q   To secure anti-roll bar.
18 - Hexagon bolt, 65 Nm
19 - Anti-roll bar clamp
20 - Vibration damper
q   Not fitted in vehicles with VR6 engine.
21 - Subframe
q   Removing and installing when assemblies are installed: support assemblies → Fig..
q   Take subframe with suspension links (but without steering box) out downwards using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-. After installing, check front wheel alignment and position of steering wheel.
q   Aligning engine/gearbox assembly → Engine; Rep. Gr.10.
22 - Anti-roll bar bush
23 - Anti-roll bar
q   24 mm Ø.
24 - Cap nut
q   Reworking in longitudinal member → Chapter.

   
Pressing suspension link front bush out and in
  Note
Before pressing in coat with lubricant e.g. with assembly paste -G 052 109 A2-.
  V40-1312
Installation position of rear bush in suspension link
One of the embossed arrows points towards the recess in the suspension link and the kidney shaped opening -arrow A- faces towards centre of vehicle.
  V40-1010
Pressing out / pressing in rear suspension link bush
  V40-1008
Supporting engine/gearbox assembly with support bracket -10-222/A- and frame -10-222A/1-.
  V37-1066

Removing and installing suspension link (Plus running gear) > < Repairing front suspension (Plus running gear)