User manual AUTOTECH 10.525.1628K

[. . . ] A U T O T E C H Installation Instructions www. autotech. com Part Number: Description: 10. 525. 1628K rear swaybar installation for B5 chassis Notes: These performance swaybars utilize Autotech's unique sliding endlink design that prevents binding of the bar (and preloading of the suspension) due to locational differences between the mounting points of the rear suspension and the swaybar itself. electric drill and 1O. 5mm (27/64")bit 3. [. . . ] (2) M10x100 shock bolts A2/A3 = 29. 0 in A4/B5 = 25. 0 in 3. Raise the rear of the car and place it on jackstands. Be sure that the car is in gear, the front wheels are chocked, and that it cannot roll. 32240-E Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Phone 949. 240. 4000 Fax 949. 240. 0450 (cont. ) 4. Mark the axlebeam's crossmember for the hole locations using the distance you measured in step 1. The holes should be centered left-to-right (12. 5 inches each side of the centerpoint). Use the tape to measure 1. 5 inches up from the bottom edge of the crossmember. new longer bolt rod end washer rear shock mount factory nut jam nut ring mount with bushing min 1/4 inch Passat rear axlebeam section - side view rear view of endlink assembly 5. Drill the two 1O. 5mm (13/32" - 27/64") holes in the crossmember. It is a good idea to drill a pilot hole first so that the larger drill bit does not have to work so hard. The supplied longer shock bolts should go first through the rod end, next through the washer, then into the lower shock mount. Use the original nut to fasten the new bolt. [. . . ] Be sure to capture a washer on each side of the hole before attaching each inboard mount with the nylock nut. Check all fasteners to be sure they are tightened properly. [. . . ]