Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

Stabilizer bar, removing and installing

Removing
- Remove wheels.





- Remove noise insulation panel.
- Remove left and right side noise insulation on subframe.
- If installed, detach headlight range control linkage at left control arm.
- Remove stabilizer bar from coupling rod. Tightening torque: 100 Nm. Use new nuts.





- Secure tie rod to suspension strut using tensioning straps T10038 (apply straps next to inner rubber boots). This will prevent the steering column from slipping off from steering gear splines during the next step.





- For AWD vehicles and 165 kW engine (code: APX), remove rubber mounting - arrow - at the front exhaust pipe.

Note installation position of rubber mounting for later installation.





- Remove bolts - 1 - for steering gear.








- Position engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383A with universal mount 1359/2 and a wood block under subframe.
- Remove diagonal strut (if installed).





- Remove bolts for pendulum support - 2 -.





- Remove bolts - 3 - and - 4 - for subframe.








- Carefully pry off subframe for steering gear from main subframe using a tire iron or similar.
- If necessary, remove hex nut for retaining clip on stabilizer bar clamp (left-side). Tightening torque: 22 Nm
- Carefully lower subframe.

Note the side noise insulation panel and bracket for hydraulic line on left side when lowering subframe.

- Remove bolt - 27 -.





^ Tightening torque: 25 Nm
- Disengage stabilizer bar clamp - 26 -.
- Take out stabilizer bar - 18 - rearward.

Installing
- Secure stabilizer bar - 18 - to subframe from the rear with bushing - 25 -, clamp - 26 - and bolt - 27 -.
^ Tightening torque: 25 Nm.
^ Installation position of stabilizer bar bushing
- Rest of installation is the reverse of removal.





Installation position of stabilizer bar bushing
1 - Stabilizer bar clamp
2 - Stabilizer bar bushing
3 - Stabilizer bar