Autotech 10.525.1628K Rear 28mm Lightweight Swaybar, B5/B5G Passat 2WD - Manual (Page 2)

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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.
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.
6. Mount the outboard rod ends on the car. 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.
7. Thread the remaining two bar mounts into the rod ends.
8. Push each end of the swaybar into the end bushings. A small amount of silicone lubricant or
a film of moly grease applied to the bar end and bushing eases the task.
9. Now swing the swaybar forward in order to push the inboard mounting studs through the
drilled holes in the crossmemeber. Be sure to capture a washer on each side of the hole
before attaching each inboard mount with the nylock nut.
10. Check all fasteners to be sure they are tightened properly.
rear shock
mount
factory nut new longer bolt rod end washer
jam nut
ring mount
with bushing
rear view of endlink assembly
Passat rear axlebeam section - side view
min 1/4 inch