Coupling Rod

Coupling Rod

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Wheel Hub Support (T10149)

• Engine/Gearbox Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester (VAS 5051B)

Removing

Vehicles with a Steel Spring Shock Absorber






- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheel.

- Loosen the threaded connection - arrows - between the steel spring shock absorber - 1 - and the coupling rod at the wheel bearing housing.

- Install the block of wood between the subframe - 1 - and the upper rear transverse link - 2 -.






- Press the axle down with a block of wood.

- Remove the bolt.

Vehicles with an Air Spring Shock Absorber

- Activate the vehicle lift mode and place the vehicle on the lifting platform. Refer to => [ Front Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

- Bleed the rear air spring shock absorber with the (VAS 5051B).

- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheel.

Continuation for Both Vehicles

- Turn the wheel hub until one of the holes for the wheel bolts is on top.

- Install the (T10149) with the wheel bolt - A -.






- Support the wheel bearing housing.

- Release the harness connector - 1 - at the electro-mechanical parking brake and disconnect.






- Unscrew the bolt - arrow - and remove the bracket - 1 - with the lines.






Vehicles with an Air Spring Shock Absorber






- Unscrew the threaded connection - arrow - between the air spring shock absorber - 1 - and the coupling rod at the wheel bearing housing.

- Remove the bolt.

Continuation for Both Vehicles

- Remove the nut - 1 - and pull the coupling rod - 3 - out of the stabilizer bar - 2 -.






- Press the wheel bearing housing with the (T10149) and the (V.A.G 1383 A) upward.

- Remove connecting link.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:






- Install the coupling rod - 3 - in the stabilizer bar - 2 - and tighten the nut - 1 - by hand.

Vehicles with a Steel Spring Shock Absorber






- Install the block of wood between the subframe - 1 - and the upper rear transverse link - 2 -.

- Press the axle down with a block of wood.

- Install the bolt - arrows - between the air spring shock absorber - 1 - and the coupling rod - 2 - at the wheel bearing housing - 3 -.






- Tighten the bolt by hand.

Vehicles with an Air Spring Shock Absorber






- Loosen the bolt - arrow - between the air spring shock absorber - 1 - and the coupling rod at the wheel bearing housing.

- Tighten the bolt by hand.

Continuation for Both Vehicles

• The coupling rod may only be bolted when the dimension "a" is achieved. Refer to => [ Front Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

- Fasten the coupling rod.

Vehicles with an Air Spring Shock Absorber

- Fill the rear air spring shock absorber using the (VAS 5051B).

- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to => [ Wheel Bolt Torque Specification ] [1][2]Specifications.

Tightening Specification