Front Upper Transverse Link, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION, VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
-- Versions with air suspension: determine the standard vehicle height. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
-- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Turn the wheel hub, until a wheel bolt hole is at the top.
Risk of Destroying the Wheel Bearing When Installing the Wheel Bolt.
- So that the installed wheel bolt cannot push against the wheel bearing, it must be installed with a washer inserted in between.
-- Install the : T10149 with a wheel bolt -2- and inserted washer -1- on the wheel hub.
-- Slightly lift the wheel bearing housing using the : T10149 with the : VAS6931 this allows the threaded connections to easily separate.
There Is a Risk of an Accident When Lowering the Vehicle When the Engine and Gearbox Jack Is Underneath It.
- Never lower the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.
- Never leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.
-- Disconnect the threaded connections -2, 3 and 5-.
-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the upper transverse link -4-.