I: Assembly overview: subframe, anti-roll bar, lower suspension link — VW
I: Assembly overview: subframe, anti-roll bar, lower suspension link 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
Touareg
2003
Running gear
Running gear, axles, steering
Edition
09.2012
I: Assembly overview: subframe, anti-roll bar, lower suspension link
Note
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.
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
.
Front final drive
Removing and installing
Transfer box and final drive
Rep. gr.
39
Removing and installing front final drive
.
Subframe
Fixing position
Chapter
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Repairing
Chapter
Self-locking nut
M12 x 1.5
90 Nm and turn 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Hexagon bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 90
Always renew after removing.
Hexagon bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 90
90 Nm and turn 90° further
Always renew after removing.
Hexagon bolt
M14 x 1.5 x 115
120 Nm and turn 180° further
Always renew after removing.
Self-locking nut
M14 x 1.5
180 Nm
Always renew after removing.
Eccentric washer
Eccentric bolt
Hexagon bolt
M14 x 1.5 x 150
120 Nm and turn 180° further
Always renew after removing.
Lower suspension link
Tapered pin must be free of oil and grease.
If necessary, clean with a dry cloth but do not use cleaning solutions.
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Pressing in and out bonded rubber bushes (camber adjuster screw connection)
Chapter
.
Pressing in and out bonded rubber bushes (caster adjuster screw connection)
Chapter
.
Pressing in and out bonded rubber bushes (caster adjuster screw connection), 18" running gear
Chapter
.
Pressing in and out bonded rubber bushes (suspension strut connection)
Chapter
.
Self-locking nut
M14 x 1.5
105 Nm
Always renew after removing.
Wheel bearing housing
Tapered hole must be free of oil and grease.
If necessary, clean with a dry cloth but do not use cleaning solutions.
Different versions for 16" and 17"/18"/18" plus running gear.
Allocation
Electronic parts catalogue
Disengageable anti-roll bar
Assembly overview
Chapter
.
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Bleeding
Chapter
.
Anti-roll bar bush
On installation, larger outer diameter must point to wheel side.
Clamp
Hexagon bolt
60 Nm
Anti-roll bar
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