Stabilizer Bar Coupling Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND COUPLING ROD .

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs, refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Attach the coupling rod to the stabilizer bar and tighten the threaded connection hand tight.

-- Insert the stabilizer bar and tighten the right and left bolts -4- so that they are still loose.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt

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-- Install the left and right bolts -2- so that they are still loose.

Fig 2: First Install Left And Right Bolts Loosely

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-- Then tighten the left and right bolts -2- evenly.

-- Tighten the left and right bolt -1- and nut -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt

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-- Tighten the left and right bolts -4-.

-- To determine if an axle alignment is required, see Table, refer to WHEN A VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NECESSARY .

-- Tighten the wheel, wheel bolt tightening specification: 140 Nm. Refer to AUDI SQ5 TYPE 8R, MY 2012 - 2015 .