These triple square XZN bits are the absolute worst! I’m glad my replacements came with regular 5mm Allen instead! Instead of using an XZN bit, you can use some thin vise grips to get in between where the boot is and hold the arm like that instead. The parts are going in the garbage anyways so it’s not like you have to worry about damaging anything. Sometimes the momentum of an impact hammer might work also just don’t overtorque them. They only need 47ftlb from what I remember
> You should always torque suspension parts. Not just that, but you should always torque suspension parts at curb weight, not when the wheels are hanging.
I happened to have a genuine VW sway bar link for Tiguan and decided to replace it on my MK6 GTI today while it was being serviced. The rod itself had the same shape and length but where the bolt goes on seemed a bit longer than GTI’s. I was worried if it would scrape anywhere in there like inner fender panel or tyre. To naked eyes the end link area was only slightly longer and had a couple more threads.
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ok the fact that you explained the arrangement of the sway bars how theyre different on both sides thats what I watched this video for BRAVO!!
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Excellent video because you acknowledged the snag with the stiff bolt and didn't just skip that part like most other "how-to" videos on UA-cam.
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These triple square XZN bits are the absolute worst! I’m glad my replacements came with regular 5mm Allen instead! Instead of using an XZN bit, you can use some thin vise grips to get in between where the boot is and hold the arm like that instead. The parts are going in the garbage anyways so it’s not like you have to worry about damaging anything. Sometimes the momentum of an impact hammer might work also just don’t overtorque them. They only need 47ftlb from what I remember
Thanks for the video. You should always torque suspension parts. The sway bar link nuts go to 33 lb-ft.
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> You should always torque suspension parts.
Not just that, but you should always torque suspension parts at curb weight, not when the wheels are hanging.
I happened to have a genuine VW sway bar link for Tiguan and decided to replace it on my MK6 GTI today while it was being serviced. The rod itself had the same shape and length but where the bolt goes on seemed a bit longer than GTI’s. I was worried if it would scrape anywhere in there like inner fender panel or tyre. To naked eyes the end link area was only slightly longer and had a couple more threads.
Great work what about alignment or balancing after replacement?
Not required on an end link replacement
LOL! Should have begun with the Triple Square first. But, you'll never admit you didn't know what you were doing 😂😂
Why is that driver side and passenger side bar links go on the opposite direction..🧐🔍 as mentioned on 4:40 +
Great video! Same steps for a 2009 VW EOS.
Nice. Job. Thanks
Cool , now I just need a lift
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I like how he does it wrong in the first couple minutes 2 times before doing doing it the right way.
thanks!
As long its the same. My new ones has a different square place
Are those Raceland Ultimos?! LoL yeet
Another one not properly torqued
What’s the torque on these?
@@kylecline 33 ft lbs
This guy lol