Stabilizer Bar Assembly Overview

NOTE:

-Arrow- points in direction of travel.

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer, Assembly Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Stabilizer Bar
- Note different suspension versions. Refer to VEHICLE DATA LABEL .
- Removing and Installing, refer to STABILIZER BAR .
Rubber Mount
- Replace mounts always on both sides of vehicle.
Clamp
Bolt
- 25 Nm + 90° turn
- Tighten uniformly.
- Always replace if removed.
- Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to REAR AXLE, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
Wheel Bearing Housing
Nut
- 45 Nm
- Self-locking
- Always replace if removed.
Bolt
- Self-locking
- Always replace if removed.
Coupling Rod
- Connects stabilizer to trailing arm/wheel bearing housing.
Subframe