Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 TDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front anti roll bar link on VW T4 TRANSPORTER [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) and other VW models

Rod / Strut, stabiliser

Rod / Strut, wheel suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer suspension

Mounting, stabilizer coupling rod

VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 TDI

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Transporter T4. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Transporter T4. Professionals recommend:

Replace the stabiliser links on VW Transporter T4 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Transporter T4. Recommended sequence of steps:

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 Transporter T4. Tip:

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 shock strut to the suspension control arm.Use a combination spanner #21.Use a drive socket #21.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch.Use a hammer.
Step 10

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Transporter T4. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 11

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

Step 12

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Install the fastening bolt. Use a hammer.
Step 14

Tighten the fastener connecting the shock strut to the suspension control arm.Use a drive socket #21.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 75 nm torque.
Step 15

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Transporter T4. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 16

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

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.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Transporter T4. Tip from AUTODOC:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.

Step 19

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Transporter T4
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 a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.

Step 22

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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