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2 On non-GTI models, unscrew the nut
securing the anti-roll bar to the suspension
arm and remove the washer (see illustration).
3 Unscrew the clamp bolt securing the front
suspension lower balljoint to the bottom of the
hub carrier then pull the lower suspension arm
down from the carrier. Recover the balljoint
guard plate, where fitted.
4 Unscrew and remove the inner pivot bolt(s),
noting their fitted direction (see illustrations).
5 Lever down the anti-roll bar where
necessary and withdraw the arm from the car.
6 Check the inner pivot bushes for wear and
deterioration. Check the lower balljoint on the
outer end of the arm for excessive wear
indicated by up and down movement of the
ball in the socket. Check the arm for damage
or deterioration. The bushes may be renewed
using a simple puller consisting of a metal
tube and washers, together with a long bolt
and nut. It is not possible to renew the
balljoint separately.
Refitting
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but delay
final tightening of the inner pivot bolt until the
full weight of the car is on the suspension.
7 Front anti-roll bar - removal
and refitting
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Non - GTI models
Removal
1 Remove the lower suspension arm from
one side, as described in Section 6.
2 Unscrew the nut securing the remaining
end of the anti-roll bar to the other suspension
arm and recover the washer.
3 Unbolt the guide bar from the subframe
(see illustration).
4 Unscrew the mounting clamp bolts (see
illustration) and withdraw the anti-roll bar
over the subframe.
5 Examine the rubber bearings for damage
and deterioration, and renew them if
necessary. The bearings in the suspension
arms can be prised or driven out.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but delay
fully tightening the clamp bolts until the full
weight of the car is on wheels. The guide bar
bolts should also remain loosened until after
the bearing clamp bolts have been tightened.
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6.2 Anti-roll bar attachment to lower
suspension arm on non-GTI models
6.4a Front lower suspension arm inner
pivot bolt (arrowed) on non-GTI models
6.4b Front lower suspension arm
components on GTI models
1 Nut
2 Washer
3 Bush
4 Suspension arm
5 Bolts
6 Bush
7 Nuts
8 Hub carrier
9 Clamp bolt
7.3 Anti-roll bar guide bar bolt (arrowed) on non-GTI models
7.4 Anti-roll bar mounting clamp bolts (arrowed)