Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Service manual - part 848

4

Stabilizer Bar

⇒ “4.1 Overview - Stabilizer Bar”, page 177
⇒ “4.2 Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing”, page 178
⇒ “4.3 Coupling Rod, Removing and Installing”, page 179

4.1

Overview - Stabilizer Bar

⇒ “4.1.1 Overview - Stabilizer Bar, Multi-Link Suspension, FWD”,

page 177
⇒ “4.1.2 Overview - Stabilizer Bar, Multi-Link Suspension, AWD”,

page 178

4.1.1

Overview - Stabilizer Bar, Multi-Link Suspension, FWD

1 - Lower Transverse Link
2 - Nut

❑ 20 Nm + 180°
❑ Replace after removal

3 - Coupling Rod

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling. Refer to

⇒ “4.3 Coupling Rod,

Removing and Instal‐

ling”, page 179

 .

4 - Bolt

❑ 20 Nm + 90°
❑ Replace after removal
❑ Install evenly

5 - Bolt

❑ Replace after removal

6 - Nut

❑ 55 Nm
❑ Counterhold at connect‐

ing link socket head

when tightening

7 - Stabilizer Bar

❑ With rubber bushings
❑ Removing and instal‐

ling. Refer to

⇒ “4.2 Stabilizer Bar,

Removing and Instal‐

ling”, page 178

 .

8 - Subframe

4.1.2

Overview - Stabilizer Bar, Multi-Link Suspension, AWD

1 - Lower Transverse Link
2 - Nut

❑ 20 Nm +180°
❑ Replace after removal

3 - Coupling Rod

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling. Refer to

⇒ “4.3 Coupling Rod,

Removing and Instal‐

ling”, page 179

 .

4 - Bolt

❑ 20 Nm +90°
❑ Replace after removal
❑ Install evenly

5 - Bolt

❑ Replace after removal

6 - Nut

❑ 55 Nm
❑ Counterhold at connect‐

ing link socket head

when tightening

7 - Stabilizer Bar

❑ With rubber bushings
❑ Removing and instal‐

ling. Refer to

⇒ “4.2 Stabilizer Bar,

Removing and Instal‐

ling”, page 178

 .

8 - Subframe

4.2

Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-

Caution

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer

to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Bolt - Stabilizer Bar to Subframe
Removing
– Loosen the wheel bolts.
– Raise the vehicle.
– Remove the wheels.

Note

The following work steps are described for the left side of the ve‐

hicle. These work steps also apply simultaneously for right side

of vehicle.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- for the stabilizer bar -1-

– Remove the nut -1- from the coupling rod -2-.
– Remove the coupling rod -2- from the stabilizer bar -3-.
– Remove the stabilizer bar -1- from the subframe -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

– Evenly tighten the bolts -arrows- for the stabilizer bar -1- to the

subframe -2-.

Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to 

⇒ “4.1 Overview - Stabilizer Bar”, page 177

♦ Refer to

⇒ “1.1 Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications”, page 286

4.3

Coupling Rod, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
Removing
– Loosen the wheel bolts.
– Raise the vehicle.
– Remove the wheels.
– Remove the spring. Refer to

⇒ “6.4 Spring, Removing and Installing”, page 202

 .

Vehicles with Stone Chip Protection
– Remove the expanding rivets -1-.
– Remove the bolts -2- for the stone chip protection -3-.
Continuation for All Vehicles

– Remove the nuts -1 and 3- and the bolt -4-.
– Remove the coupling rod -2- from the stabilizer bar and trailing

arm.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

– Insert the coupling rod -2-, install the nuts -1 and 3- and tighten

in curb weight position.

– When tightening the nut -1-, counterhold at the inner multipoint

fitting of the bolt.

Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to 

⇒ “4.1 Overview - Stabilizer Bar”, page 177

♦ Refer to

⇒ “1.1 Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications”, page 286