Coupling Rod

Coupling Rod

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

Affects Vehicles with Air Suspension

- Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.

Affects All Vehicles






- Remove the bolts - 2 - and - 4 -.

- Remove coupling rod.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- On vehicles with air suspension, position vehicle on wheels. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Engine Mount Bracket, Stabilizer Bar, Crossmember and Coupling Rod Assembly Overview ] Subframe, Engine Mount Bracket, Stabilizer Bar, Crossmember and Coupling Rod Assembly Overview.