royclark

Hi royclark
i hope all is well
i was wondering if u were not too busy and wanted to help me out
if you get a second can you look up on your manual for the service replacing the front sway bar end connecting links
they have part #4E0411317E
mine are really really shot
thanks in advance
Mig
also if i can help u with anything please let me know


Subframe, console for engine mounting, anti-roll bar, cross member, coupling rod - exploded view





<TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>1 - </TD><TD>Subframe</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>2 - </TD><TD>Bonded rubber bush</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Hydro-bush</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>3 - </TD><TD>Nut</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Always renew if removed</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>4 - </TD><TD>Nut</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Always renew if removed</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>5 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>60 Nm +90°</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Always renew if removed</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>6 - </TD><TD>Cross piece for subframe</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>7 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>70 Nm +180°</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Always renew if removed</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>8 - </TD><TD>Subframe support</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>9 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>55 Nm</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>10 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>5 Nm</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>11 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>40 Nm +90°</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Always renew if removed</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>12 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>115 Nm +90°</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Always renew if removed</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Tighten together with bolt → Item in diagonal sequence</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Thread in body can be repaired with Helicoil threaded wire insert (DIN 8140). The thread insert must be of the same length as the thread in the body.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>13 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>10 Nm</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>14 - </TD><TD>Retaining bracket</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>15 - </TD><TD>Front left vehicle level sender -G78-; front right vehicle level sender -G289-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Remove/install and renew only as a complete assembly → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Lever of sender must face forwards.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Check basic adjustment of headlights if sender mountings are loosened → Rep. gr.94</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Vehicles with air suspension: re-adapt reference position if sender mountings are loosened → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Perform calibration of lane departure warning system if sender mountings are loosened → Chapter.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>16 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>115 Nm +90°</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Always renew if removed</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Tighten together with bolt → Item in diagonal sequence</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Thread in body can be repaired with Helicoil threaded wire insert (DIN 8140). The thread insert must be of the same length as the thread in the body.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>17 - </TD><TD>Guide link</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>18 - </TD><TD>Nut</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>19 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>40 Nm +90°</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Always renew if removed</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>20 - </TD><TD>Coupling rod</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste></TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter
Removing and installing coupling rod
<TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>All vehicles</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove bolts -2- and -4-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Take off coupling rod.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Installing</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD>Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.
Note the following points:
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Vehicles with air suspension: set down vehicle on its wheels




</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>21 - </TD><TD>Track control link</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>22 - </TD><TD>Nut</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>8 Nm</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>23 - </TD><TD>Anti-roll bar</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste></TD><TD>Removing and installing →

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc abstand-kap einzug-standard"><TBODY><TR><TD class=titel-kap>Removing and installing anti-roll bar</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard einzug-standard"><TBODY><TR><TD class=wz-liste-kopf>Special tools and workshop equipment required</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class=spalte-pfeil></TD><TD class=spalte-marg></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard einzug-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>t </TD><TD>Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Removing</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Vehicles with air suspension</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Position vehicle on lifting platform → Chapter.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>All vehicles</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove noise insulation → Rep. gr.50.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard absatz-hervor"><TBODY><TR><TD>Vehicles with cross member</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove cross member → Chapter.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



All vehicles
Remove bolt -2-.


<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Unscrew hexagon nuts -2-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Take out anti-roll bar.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>




</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class="cc abstand-liste-erster einzug-standard hinweis-rumpf"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste></TD><TD>If renewing the anti-roll bar, check the suspension version fitted on the vehicle.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-liste einzug-standard hinweis-rumpf"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste></TD><TD>Anti-roll bar and bushes must be free of grease.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Fit new nuts -2-, but do not tighten yet.


Tighten new bolt -2-.


Tighten nuts -2-.


Fit noise insulation




</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>24 - </TD><TD>Clamp</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Only on vehicles with no cross member → Item</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>25 - </TD><TD>Nut</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>25 Nm</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>2x</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Only on vehicles with no cross member → Item</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>26 - </TD><TD>Nut</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Only on vehicles with 10-cylinder petrol engine</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>40 Nm, vehicles with 10-cylinder FSI engine</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>55 Nm, vehicles with 10-cylinder TFSI engine</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>27 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>40 Nm</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Only on vehicles with cross member → Item</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>28 - </TD><TD>Cross member</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Only on vehicles with 10-cylinder petrol engine</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>29 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>75 Nm</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>30 - </TD><TD>Console for engine mounting</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Check that parts fit together positively when assembling subframe and console for engine mounting</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>31 - </TD><TD>Engine mounting</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Rep. gr.10</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>32 - </TD><TD>Bonded rubber bush</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Hydro-bush</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>All engine versions except 10-cylinder petrol engine</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>33 - </TD><TD>Aluminium bush</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Only on vehicles with 10-cylinder petrol engine</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>34 - </TD><TD>Bolt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>70 Nm +180°</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Always renew if removed</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>35 - </TD><TD>Nut</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Tightening torque → Rep. gr.10</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



Suspension strut (coil springs), mounting bracket, upper links - exploded view





1 - Nut
q 50 Nm
q Always renew if removed
2 - Shock absorber mounting
3 - Washer
4 - Mounting bracket
q Removing and installing suspension strut and mounting bracket → Chapter
q Servicing suspension strut and mounting bracket → Chapter
5 - Bolt
q 50 Nm +90°
q Always renew if removed
6 - Upper link (rear)
q Removing and installing → Chapter
q Removing and installing bush → Chapter
7 - Upper link (front)
q Removing and installing → Chapter
q Removing and installing bush → Chapter
8 - Nut
q Always renew if removed
9 - Wheel bearing housing
10 - Bolt
q 45 Nm
q 50 Nm for RS 6 vehicles
11 - Spring plate
12 - Protective cap
13 - Protective sleeve
q Secured to protective cap and auxiliary spring on RS 6 vehicles
14 - Auxiliary spring
15 - Spring
16 - Bolt
q 40 Nm +90°
q Always renew if removed
17 - Nut
q Always renew if removed
18 - Coupling rod
19 - Nut
q Always renew if removed
20 - Anti-roll bar
21 - Track control link
22 - Bolt
q 40 Nm +90°
q Always renew if removed
23 - Bolt
q 90 Nm +90°
q Always renew if removed
24 - Shock absorber
q Removing and installing suspension strut and mounting bracket → Chapter
q Servicing suspension strut and mounting bracket → Chapter
q Note different running gear versions; see vehicle data sticker → Chapter
q Defective shock absorbers must always be degassed and drained before disposal → Chapter
q Checking shock absorber following removal → Chapter
25 - Bolt
q 50 Nm +90°
q Always renew if removed
26 - Nut
q Always renew if removed
27 - Nut
q Always renew if removed
28 - Bolt
q 50 Nm +90°
q Always renew if removed
q Observe correct tightening sequence → Anchor

MainlandMig

Thanks so so much royclark!

to everyone reading this please add inspecting sway bar end connecting links to your regular maintenance schedule.

they are the c shaped links that connect the sway bars to the suspension ..in the main pic its item 20 - Coupling rod


i read on other forums that the bolts sometime loosen up
loctite is recommended

heres my front connecting links bothering me






NOTICE the blue where the rubber bushing should be ... u can see clear through

z06psi

Mine were like that at 50K. Found MOOG at Rock Auto for 11.76 a piece shipped. The bolts were tight.

MainlandMig

thats funny u mentioned that

the other night i found some Karly brand @ AutohausAZ or something for $13

how did they hold up?

i figure they r not the best product but made in US
they r too cheap to not try out... i just want them to last me the winter then ill get OEM in the spring when i install my H&R bars

z06psi

Well MOOG advertises they improve OEM products so we will see. I just put them in. What was funny was the drivers side was problem free but the passenger side was disintegrated.