Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for Golf VI Variant (AJ5) and other VW models

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Anti-roll bar link

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #16
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      XZN socket bit # 6
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5) – 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 rear 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 VI Variant (AJ5)
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 bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 11

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 12

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 14

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 16

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 17

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 18

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 20

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 21

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 22

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5)
Step 24

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 25

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 26

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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