Seat Leon >> Removing and installing coupling rod (for anti-roll bar)
SEAT Leon Service and Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Rear suspension / Suspension link, track rod / Removing and installing coupling rod
(for anti-roll bar)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1331-
- Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1332-
Removing
- Remove rear wheel on affected side.
- Remove bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar -1-.
- Unscrew nut -1- and bolt -3- by a few turns.
- Unscrew bolt -3-.
- Unscrew nut -1- and remove bolt -4- towards rear. At the same time, push the stabiliser upwards.
- Take out track rod -2-.
Installing
Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:
Specified torques
- Before tightening bolt securing track rod, obtain the same distance between wheel hub centre and lower edge of wheel housing as measured before dismantling.
- Check wheel alignment.
Removing and installing lower transverse
link
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1332-
Removing
Remove rear wheel on pertinent side.
Vehicles with vehicle level senders
Remove bolts -1-.
Re ...
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Checking outer constant velocity joint
The joint is to be dismantled to renew the grease if it is heavily
soiled, or to check the running surfaces of the balls for wear and
damage.
Removing
Mark the position of the ball hub relative ...