Seat Leon >> Removing and installing coupling rod

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1332-

Front suspension

Removing

  • Unscrew nut -arrow- and pull coupling rod -1- out from suspension strut.

Front suspension

  • Remove nut -1- from coupling rod -3-.
  • Pull coupling rod -3- out of anti-roll bar -2-.

Installing

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

  • Tighten nuts of coupling rod on suspension strut/anti-roll bar, if necessary, counterhold at multi-point socket head.

Front suspension

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