Removing and installing anti-roll bar, aluminium — VW

Removing and installing anti-roll bar, aluminium
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Locating pins
T10096
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1332
Engine and gearbox jack
VAS 6931
or
engine and gearbox jack
V.A.G 1383 A
Ball joint puller
3287 A
Removing
Note
Depending on the model variant and equipment, the exhaust system of the auxiliary heater must be partially removed in cars with an auxiliary heater.
Remove footwell trim
1
.
Unscrew bolt
arrow
from universal joint
1
and pull off universal joint in
direction of arrow
.
Caution
The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the electromechanical steering rack:
Switching on ignition
Turning the steering rack
Turning the steering column
Not adhering to these instructions will result in irreparable damage.
Loosen wheel bolts.
Raise vehicle.
Remove front wheels.
If fitted, remove lower noise insulation
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. gr.
66
Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation
.
Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe
arrows
.
Unscrew left and right securing nuts of coupling rod
1
from anti-roll bar
3
.
Unbolt nuts
1
from left and right coupling rods
3
.
Pull out right and left coupling rods
3
from anti-roll bar
2
.
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.
Press off track rod ends using
ball joint puller
3287 A
.
Fixing position of subframe with brackets
Chapter
.
Unscrew securing bolts of anti-roll bar
1
from subframe
2
.
Unbolt pendulum support bolts
3
from gearbox.
Release electrical connectors of oil level and oil temperature sender and steering rack (if fitted).
Lay electrical wiring aside.
Place
engine and gearbox jack
VAS 6931
or
engine and gearbox jack
V.A.G 1383 A
under subframe.
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.
Loosen bolts
1
and lower subframe slightly with brackets.
Note
When lowering, take note of electrical wiring.
Lift anti-roll bar
1
down forwards from the subframe over the bracket
2
.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:
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.
Specified torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - subframe, aluminium
”
Chapter
“
Steering rack
”
Particulate filter with front exhaust pipe
Rep. gr.
26
Emission control; Assembly overview - emission control
Assembly mounting
Rep. gr.
10
Assembly mounting; Assembly overview - assembly mounting
Noise insulation
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. gr.
66
Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation
.
After installing, perform basic setting for
steering angle sender
G85
using
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
If a crooked steering wheel is determined during the road test even though
locating pins
T10096
were used, check wheel alignment. In this case the wheel alignment test results must be archived in the vehicle files.