Installing Connecting Link For Anti-Roll Bar

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Fit connecting link -1- on the anti-roll bar.

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Mounting for 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.
1. 1.1 > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack must be lowered as far as required until the anti-roll bar can be turned downwards.
2. 1.2 Turn the anti-roll bar down as far as required so that the ball pin of the connecting link can be guided into the bore on the antiroll bar.
3. 1.3 Fit fastening nut -3- (do not tighten).
Fit connecting link -1- on both sides of the vehicle on 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 Lift the wheel bearing housing using > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack .
2. 2.2 Install threaded joint -2- for connecting link (do not tighten).

Tighten threaded joints for connecting link in zero position.

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Mounting for 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

Threaded joints must only be tightened in zero position to prevent warping in the bearings.

3.1 Lift the wheel bearing housing as far as required using lifting equipment (e.g > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack ) until the lower trailing arm is horizontal > Zero position

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Zero position

3.2 Tighten fastening nut securing connecting link with shock absorber to trailing arm -3- > Initial tightening 70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.) > Final tightening torque angle + 180°
3.3 Tighten threaded joint securing connecting link to anti-roll bar -2- and counter at the ball pin of the connecting link > Initial tightening 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) > Final tightening torque angle + 45°

Install control arm spoiler -2- .

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Control arm spoiler on trailing arm
1. 4.1 Fit lug of control arm spoiler on the shock absorber threaded joint.
2. 4.2 Tighten fastening screw -1- > Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)