Removing and installing anti-roll bar, aluminium — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy IV (SA, 2015–2020)

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• To protect the thread, leave the nut screwed on a few turns.
• When lowering, take note of electrical wiring.
• After installing, perform basic setting for steering angle sender G85 using .

📋 Procedure

1. Remove footwell trim (1).
2. Unscrew bolt (arrow) from universal joint (1) and pull off universal joint in (direction of arrow).
3. ⚠ The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the electromechanical steering rack:Switching on ignitionTurning the steering rackTurning the steering columnNot adhering to these instructions will result in irreparable damage. — Loosen wheel bolts.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Remove front wheels.

6. If fitted, remove lower noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 66. Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
7. Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe (arrows).
8. Unscrew left and right securing nuts of coupling rod (1) from anti-roll bar (3).
9. Unbolt nuts (1) from left and right coupling rods (3).
10. Pull out right and left coupling rods (3) from anti-roll bar (2).
11. Loosen nut from track rod ball joint (do not unscrew) on both sides. [Note: To protect the thread, leave the nut screwed on a few turns.]
12. Press off track rod ends using ball joint puller 3287 A.
13. Fixing position of subframe with brackets (see the separate procedure).
14. Unscrew securing bolts of anti-roll bar (1) from subframe (2).
15. Unbolt pendulum support bolts (3) from gearbox.
16. Release electrical connectors of oil level and oil temperature sender and steering rack (if fitted).
17. Lay electrical wiring aside.
18. Place engine and gearbox jack VAS 6931 or engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A under subframe.
19. Place a squared timber (or similar) (1) between engine and gearbox jack VAS 6931 or engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A and subframe.
20. Loosen bolts (1) and lower subframe slightly with brackets. [Note: When lowering, take note of electrical wiring.]
21. Lift anti-roll bar (1) down forwards from the subframe over the bracket (2). [Note: Coat seal on steering rack with suitable lubricant, e.g. soft soap, before installing steering rack. After fitting the steering rack to the jointed shaft, ensure that the seal is not kinked when lying against the assembly plate and that the opening to the footwell is correctly sealed. Otherwise, this can result in water leaks and/or noise. Ensure sealing surfaces are clean.]
22. After installing, perform basic setting for steering angle sender G85 using (see the separate procedure).

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