Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1331-
• Support tool - T10038-
• Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- or - V.A.G 1383 A-

Removing

• Remove rear wheel on affected side.
• Use tensioning straps - T10038- to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides.

1. - Support tool - T10038-

Vehicles with stone deflector

• Remove spreader rivets -1-.
• Remove bolts -2- for stone guard -3-.

Continuation for all models:

• Position engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- or - V.A.G 1383 A- beneath the lower transverse link.
• Press transverse suspension link upwards slightly.

• Undo nuts -1- and -3- and pull out bolt -4-.
• Pull coupling rod -2- out of anti-roll bar and trailing arm.

Installing

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

• Insert coupling rod -2-, fit nuts -1- and -3- and tighten in unladen position.
• When tightening nut -1-, counterhold at multi-point socket of bolt.