Removing Connecting Link For Anti-Roll Bar

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Remove control arm spoiler -2- .

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Control arm spoiler on trailing arm
1. 1.1 Unscrew fastening screw -1- .
2. 1.2 Pull control arm spoiler lug off the shock absorber threaded joint.
Remove connecting link -1- on both sides of the vehicle from the lower trailing arm.

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Mounting for connecting link
WARNING:
Wheel bearing housing raised incorrectly
- Risk of crushing
- Risk of damage to components
  → Wear personal protective gear.
  
  → Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels).
1. 2.1 Support the wheel bearing housing using > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack .
2. 2.2 Remove threaded joint -2- for the connecting link.
Remove connecting link -1- at the anti-roll bar.

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Mounting for connecting link
1. 3.1 Unscrew fastening nut -3- and counter at the ball pin of the connecting link.
  WARNING:
  Preloaded or pressurised components
  - Risk of squashing or bruising
    → Do not reach into the danger area.
    
    → Relieve the tension on components before starting work.
    
    → Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.
  Information
  
  Only for coil springs:
  
  Coil spring is pressurised!
  - > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack must not be lowered fully.
  - > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack must not be removed until the connecting link has been installed.
2. 3.2 > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack must be lowered as far as required until the anti-roll bar can be turned downwards.
3. 3.3 Turn the anti-roll bar down as far as required so that the ball pin of the connecting link can be guided out of the bore on the anti-roll bar.