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Repairing thread in longitudinal member > < Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links

Polo Mk5

Assembly overview - subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links
   
Assembly overview - subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links
  Caution
t  It is not permitted to weld or straighten load-bearing or wheel-guiding components of the suspension.
t  Always renew self-locking nuts.
t  Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.
1 - Subframe
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Various versions.
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”.
2 - Nut
q   40 Nm
q   Self-locking.
q   Always renew after removing.
3 - Anti-roll bar
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
The subframe must be lowered to remove and install
4 - Rubber bush
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Always replace on both sides.
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”.
5 - Clamp
6 - Nut
q   40 Nm
q   Self-locking.
q   Always renew after removing.
7 - Coupling rod
q   Link between anti-roll bar and suspension strut
8 - Nut
9 - Support
10 - Bolt
q   M8 x 22
q   20 Nm and turn 90° further.
q   Always renew after removing.
If the thread of the welded nut is damaged, the thread can be repaired with a Heli-coil thread insert.
Repairing thread in longitudinal member → Chapter.
11 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 75
q   70 Nm and turn 90° further.
q   Always renew after removing.
If the thread of the welded nut is damaged, the thread can be repaired with a Heli-coil thread insert.
Repairing thread in longitudinal member → Chapter.
12 - Rear bonded rubber bush
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
13 - Suspension link
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
14 - Nut
q   20 Nm and turn 90° further.
q   Self-locking.
q   Always renew after removing.
15 - Swivel joint
q   Checking → Chapter.
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
16 - Nut
q   100 Nm
q   Always renew after removing.
17 - Bolt
q   70 Nm and turn 90° further.
q   Always renew after removing.
18 - Front bonded rubber bush
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
19 - Bolt
q   70 Nm and turn 90° further.
q   Always renew after removing.
20 - Bolt
q   70 Nm and turn 90° further.
q   Always renew after removing.
21 - Hexagon bolt
q   20 Nm and turn 90° further.
q   Always renew after removing.
22 - Hexagon bolt
q   40 Nm and turn 90° further.
q   Always renew after removing.
23 - Hexagon bolt
q   30 Nm and turn 90° further.
q   Always renew after removing.
24 - Pendulum support
q   Various versions.
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”.

   

Repairing thread in longitudinal member > < Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links