André Brugnerotto
Hellspeed69
Segue link do How to para o Golf MK IV que tambem se aplica a nossos A3 8L
autoria : http://forums.tdiclu...ead.php?t=74859
autoria : http://forums.tdiclu...ead.php?t=74859
[/background][background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]I assisted another member today to do some suspension work and thought I would document it for others to reference. Among other things, we changed the sway bar bushings. This is a common wear item on the MKIV chassis. You can tell you need new bushings if you hear a clunking noise when going over bumps or potholes.[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Tools required:[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]13mm socket for removing the bushing clamps[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]16mm socket for undoing endlink (5/8" will also work)[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Prybar or screwdriver for leverage.[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Needle nose Vice-grips to squeeze new clamp (can also use a longer bolt instead)[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Parts required:[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]2 bushings: 1J0 411 314G[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]2 clamps: 1J0 411 336D[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]If you have a pre 2002 car, you will need new clamps. They changed the design of the clamps & bushings, so just to be safe, get the clamps as well. 2002 & newer should have the new style clamps. You can turn the wheel & look into the wheel well to see what type you have if you are not sure.[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Here is a picture of the parts. Old ones on the left & new ones on the right:[/background]
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[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Jack up both sides of the car & secure with jackstands for safety. It is easier to do it this way since you need to disconnect the swaybar endlinks and it is difficult to do with pressure on it with one wheel on the ground. Once the car is up & the wheels are removed, disconnect the endlinks with a 16mm socket:[/background]
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[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]With both sides disconnected, the swaybar should move freeley up & down. Remove the clamp that holds the bushing with a 13mm socket:[/background]
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[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Use a prybar or flat head screwdriver to remove the clamp from the old bushing:[/background]
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[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Slide the bushing out & remove it from the sway bar:[/background]
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[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Instalation is the opposite of removal. Put the new bushing on the bar. Some people like to apply some grease to the new bushing to keep the squeeking down. Just make sure you use a grease that is rubber friendly so it doesn't eat the rubber. Here is the new bushing in place:[/background]
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[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Because the parts are new, the clamp is difficult to place over the bushing. Because the bolt is too short to fit just yet, the clamp has to be squeezed into place to allow the replacement of the bolt. Use a pair of needle nose vice-grips to force the clamp into place. If you don't have these pliers, a longer bolt can be used to tighten it down. Then remove it and replace with the original bolt. Here is the vice-grip option:[/background]
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[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Now just tighten up al the bolts & repeat on the other side. The torque specs are as follows:[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Bushing clamp: 18 ft-lb[/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]Sway bar end link: 33 ft-lb [/background]
[background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]If anyone has any other suggestions or if I left anything out, please feel free to let me know.[/background]
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