Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing suspension link Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Removing –  Lift vehicle far enough to take weight off front axle. –  Remove front wheel.

–  Remove nuts -arrows-. –  Pull suspension link out of swivel joint and turn wheel bearing housing to outside to relieve suspension link.

–  Unscrew bolts -arrows-.

–  Swivel suspension link backwards and pull out of subframe in -direction of arrow-. Installing

–  Insert rear suspension link into subframe in -direction of arrow- and swivel forwards.

–  Fit and tighten bolts -arrows-.

–  Insert swivel joint into suspension link and tighten nuts -arrows-. Use new nuts! Continue installation in reverse order. –  Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts → Chapter.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Suspension link to subframe t  Use new bolts. t  Tighten bolts in unladen state.	70 Nm + 90°
Swivel joint to suspension link t  Use new bolts.	100 Nm