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Removing and installing anti-roll bar, vehicles with power steering — VW

Removing and installing anti-roll bar, vehicles with power steering on VW: 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 9N (2001–2009)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove front wheels.
  2. Remove noise insulation panel.
  3. Remove bolts (arrows).
  4. Remove hexagon nut (1) from coupling rod (left and right sides).
  5. Pull out coupling rod (3) from anti-roll bar (2) on left and right side.
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  1. Unbolt steering box from subframe (1) and secure e.g. with wire.
  2. Fix position of subframe .
  3. Lower subframe using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
  4. Remove anti-roll bar from one side.
  5. Fit anti-roll bar and bolt to brackets with the clamps.
  6. Secure subframe .
  7. Bolt steering box to subframe.
  8. Install wheels and tighten bolts or nuts .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.