Removing and installing longitudinal link — VW
Removing and installing longitudinal 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
The following description deals with the Audi TT 1999 ä. Therefore differences must be considered, if necessary.
Removing
First remove the spring
Removing and installing spring => Page
42-38
Detach handbrake cable from brake caliper.
Pull handbrake cable out of longitudinal link.
Remove drive shaft
Removing and installing drive shaft => Page
42-119
Unclip wiring of wheel speed sensor from bracket -arrow-.
Remove ABS speed sensor from longitudinal link housing.
Unscrew brake line bracket from longitudinal link.
Unclip brake line -1- from bracket.
Remove securing bolts -1- from brake caliper and remove brake caliper.
Attach brake caliper to body.
Unscrew cross head bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc.
Unscrew bolt -2- for transverse link.
3 -
Upper transverse link
4 -
Lower transverse link
5 -
Longitudinal link
Position gearbox lifter underneath longitudinal link
Remove bolt for shock absorber.
Mark installation position of mounting bracket at body.
Unscrew mounting bracket from body -arrows-.
If necessary, unscrew the brake line.
If the longitudinal link is to be replaced the mounting bracket must be transferred.
The installation position of the mounting bracket must then be adjusted as described on page
42-89
.
Determine installation position of mounting bracket to longitudinal link
Dimension -a- is 53.5 ± 2 mm
1 -
Mounting bracket
2 -
Longitudinal link
Installing
The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse sequence.
The vehicle must be standing on its wheels when tightening the bolted connections with bonded rubber bushes.
Otherwise the rubber bush will be placed under stress and its service life will be reduced.
After installation the toe alignment must be checked on the axle measuring device.
Tightening torque:
Brake caliper to longitudinal link
=> Brake System; Repair group 46; Servicing rear wheel brake
Brake System
Servicing rear wheel brake
Mounting bracket to longitudinal link => Page
42-58
Mounting bracket to body => Page
42-58
Transverse link to longitudinal link => Page
42-58
Shock absorber to longitudinal link => Page
42-56
, No.
6
Internal joint of drive shaft to flange of axle drive => Page
42-59
12-point nut to wheel hub
Use new 12-point nut
Specified torque =>Page
42-121
.
Wheel bolt => Page 44-4
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