Removing and installing disengageable anti-roll bar: VW Touareg I
Step-by-step removing and installing disengageable anti-roll bar for the VW Touareg I: 12 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)
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- Check that the coloured mark is present on the front line (in direction of travel). If no longer present, make a new mark.
- When loosening hydraulic lines, counterhold with an open jaw spanner.
- Mark anti-roll bar mounting installation position on anti-roll bar (arrow).
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ In vehicles with disengageable anti-roll bars, the anti-roll bars must be engaged before beginning work. Disengaged anti-roll bars otherwise pose a risk of injury due to unintentional engagement. — Depressurise hydraulic system with .
- Remove rear left wheel housing liner 66Wheel housing liners; Assembly overview - rear wheel housing liner.
- Disconnect both hydraulic lines (1) and the electrical connection (2).
- Check that the coloured mark is present on the front line (in direction of travel). If no longer present, make a new mark.
- When loosening hydraulic lines, counterhold with an open jaw spanner.
- Remove coupling rods.
- Remove track rods from wheel bearing housing on both sides.
- Pull bolt (1) back to secure track rod (2) to this.
- Mark anti-roll bar mounting installation position on anti-roll bar (arrow).
- Remove clamps and anti-roll bar.
- Assemble anti-roll bar bush halves (arrows) on anti-roll bar. Please note:
- Remove rear left wheel housing liner 66Wheel housing liners; Assembly overview - rear wheel housing liner.
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