Assembly overview: subframe made of steel, anti-roll bar, suspension links — VW
Assembly overview: subframe made of steel, anti-roll bar, suspension links on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
VW
Polo
2002
Running gear
Running gear, axles, steering
Edition
08.2015
Assembly overview: subframe made of steel, anti-roll bar, suspension links
Note
If components with bonded rubber bushes are renewed or nuts or bolts on these components are loosened, respective wheel suspension must be raised to unladen position before bolts or nuts are tightened
Chapter
.
Subframe
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Various versions
Allocation
Electronic parts catalogue
Nut
40 Nm
Self-locking
Always renew after removing.
Anti-roll bar
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
The subframe must be lowered to remove and install
Rubber mounting
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Always replace on both sides
Allocation
Electronic parts catalogue
Clamp
Nut
40 Nm
Self-locking
Always renew after removing.
Coupling rod
Link between anti-roll bar and suspension strut
Nut
Support
Bolt
M 8 x 22
20 Nm and turn 90° further
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
Bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 75
70 Nm and turn 90° further
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
Rear bonded rubber bush
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Suspension link
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Nut
20 Nm and turn 90° further
Self-locking
Always renew after removing.
Swivel joint
Checking
Chapter
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Nut
100 Nm
Always renew after removing.
Bolt
70 Nm and turn 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Front bonded rubber bush
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Bolt
70 Nm and turn 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Bolt
70 Nm and turn 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Hexagon bolt
20 Nm and turn 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Hexagon bolt
40 Nm and turn 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Hexagon bolt
30 Nm and turn 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Pendulum support
Various versions
Allocation
Electronic parts catalogue
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