How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf Alltrack (BA5, BV5) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) 1.6 TDI 4motion,
VW Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) 2.0 TDI 4motion,
VW Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) 2.0 TDI 4motion,
VW Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) 1.8 TSI 4motion
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) and other VW models
Replace the stabiliser links on VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5)
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 10
Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 12
Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 14
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 15
Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 16
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 17
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 18
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5)
Step 20
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 21
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 22
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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