Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Stabilizer Bar: Notes
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Locating pins T10096
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
- Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
- Ball joint puller3287 A
Removing
-- Remove front wheels.
-- Remove the footwell trim panel -1-.
-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the universal joint -2- from the steering gear.
-- Remove lower noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .
-- Remove the right and left nuts -1- from the coupling rods -2-.
-- Remove the coupling rods -2- from the stabilizer bar -3-.
-- Remove nuts -arrows-.
-- Loosen nut of track rod ball joint on both sides, but do not unscrew yet.
To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.
-- Press off tie rod end from wheel bearing housing using 3287A.
-- Secure subframe with brackets. Refer to SUBFRAME AND CONSOLES, SECURING .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.