Upper Transverse Link
1 - Wheel Bearing Housing
2 - Bolt
70 Nm + 180º
Replace after removing
3 - Front Upper Transverse Link
Removing and installing. Refer to
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Front Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceab
Rear Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapte
It is necessary to disassemble the joint whenever replacing
the grease or if the ball surfaces show wear or damage.
Disassembling
Note
Ball hub and joint are paired and should be identified
before removal. Do not interchange ball race allocation.
- Tilt the ball hub and ball cage.
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Outer CV Joint, Removing
- Clamp the drive axle in a vise with protective covers.
- Open both clamps and remove the CV boot from the outer
joint.
- Drive out the CV joint from the drive axle with a copper or
brass mandrel -A- on the inner
ring.
- Remove joint and CV boot.
Out