Assembly overview - subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links — VW

VW
Touran
2003
Running gear
Running gear, axles, steering
Edition
01.2015
Assembly overview - subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links
Caution
It is not permitted to weld or straighten load-bearing or wheel-guiding components of the suspension.
Always renew self-locking nuts.
Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.
Nut
65 Nm
When tightening, counterhold on hexagon socket of joint stub.
Self-locking
Always renew after removing
Coupling rod
Link between anti-roll bar and suspension strut
Bracket
Fixing position
Fig.
If bracket is renewed, the wheels must be aligned
Chapter
Mounting bracket
Fixing position
Fig.
With bonded rubber bush
Bolt
50 Nm + 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 90
70 Nm + 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 90
70 Nm + 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Front left vehicle level sender
G78
Can be tested in
“Guided fault finding”
using
Vehicle diagnostic tester
Bolt
9 Nm
Suspension link
If damaged, also renew swivel joint.
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Removing and installing on left side for vehicles with DSG or automatic gearbox
Chapter
.
Renew mounting
Chapter
Different versions of suspension links are possible (cast steel, sheet steel, aluminium).
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Note
A mixed installation of suspension links of different types or made of different materials is not permissible.
Nut
M12 x 1.5
60 Nm
Self-locking
Always renew after removing.
Swivel joint
Checking
Chapter
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Renew together with suspension link if suspension link is damaged
Nut
For cast steel suspension link: 60 Nm
For sheet steel and forged aluminium suspension link: 100 Nm
Self-locking
Always renew after removing.
Tighten only in unladen state
Chapter
Nut
9 Nm
Bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 100
70 Nm + 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Bolt
20 Nm + 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 75
70 Nm + 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Bolt
M14 x 1.5 x 70
100 Nm + 90° further
Do not tighten until pendulum support is bolted to gearbox
Always renew after removing.
Bolt
Always observe size and strength class of the bolt. Different torque specifications apply.
M10 x 75 strength class 8.8: 40 Nm and turn 90° further
M10 x 75 strength class 10.9: 50 Nm and turn 90° further
Caution
From model year 08, HeliCoil inserts are installed in the pendulum support connection in the 02Q gearboxes. Identification
Rep. gr.
34
.
Use a bolt with hardness class 10.9 for this and all other gearboxes.
If there is no HeliCoil insert in the 02Q gearbox, use bolts with the strength class 8.8 and the corresponding torque setting.
Always renew after removing.
Bolt
Always observe strength class of the bolt. Different torque specifications apply.
M10 x 35 strength class 8.8: 40 Nm and turn 90° further
M10 x 35 strength class 10.9: 50 Nm and turn 90° further
Caution
From model year 08, HeliCoil inserts are installed in the pendulum support connection in the 02Q gearboxes. Identification
Rep. gr.
34
.
Use a bolt with hardness class 10.9 for this and all other gearboxes.
If there is no HeliCoil insert in the 02Q gearbox, use bolts with the strength class 8.8 and the corresponding torque setting.
Always renew after removing.
Bracket to pendulum support
Not an individual part
Pendulum support
Bolt first to gearbox and then to subframe
Various versions
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Lower bonded rubber bush for pendulum support
Pressing out and in
Chapter
Different versions
Fig.
Bolt
6 Nm
Self-locking
Shield
Subframe
Various versions
Removing and installing without steering rack
Chapter
Removing and installing with steering rack
Chapter
Repairing
Chapter
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Upper bonder rubber bush for pendulum support
Pressing out and in
Chapter
Different versions
Fig.
Bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 110
70 Nm + 180° further
Always renew after removing.
Tighten only in unladen state
Chapter
Nut
65 Nm
When tightening, counterhold on hexagon socket of joint stub.
Self-locking
Always renew after removing.
Anti-roll bar
Various versions
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Distinguishing characteristics of bonded rubber bushes for pendulum support
Note
There are two different types of bonded rubber bushes for pendulum supports: the T version
I
and the V version
II
.
They are allocated by means of the
Electronic Parts Catalogue
.
I
The corners of the inner core
1
point towards the opening for pendulum support
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(T version)
II
The corners of the inner core
2
point away from the opening for pendulum support
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(V version)