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All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for Golf Alltrack VIII (CG5) and other VW models

Anti-roll bar link

Anti-roll bar link for Golf VIII Alltrack VIII (CG5) Diesel (200 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Golf Alltrack VIII (CG5). Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        HEX bit no.H5.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Golf Alltrack VIII (CG5). AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on VW Golf Alltrack VIII (CG5) 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 VIII (CG5) – 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.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Golf Alltrack VIII (CG5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. 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 HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Golf Alltrack VIII (CG5). Tip from AUTODOC:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 12

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 14

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Golf Alltrack VIII (CG5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Install the wheel.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Golf Alltrack VIII (CG5). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 18

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 19

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 20

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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