Seat Leon >> Removing and installing coupling rod (for anti-roll bar)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1331-

Rear suspension

  • Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1332-

Rear suspension

Removing

  • Remove rear wheel on affected side.
  • Remove bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar -1-.

Rear suspension

  • Unscrew nut -1- and bolt -3- by a few turns.
  • Unscrew bolt -3-.
  • Unscrew nut -1- and remove bolt -4- towards rear. At the same time, push the stabiliser upwards.
  • Take out track rod -2-.

Installing

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

Specified torques

  • Before tightening bolt securing track rod, obtain the same distance between wheel hub centre and lower edge of wheel housing as measured before dismantling.

Rear suspension

  • Check wheel alignment.
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