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Installation of Hotchki s Fro n t Swa y Ba r
Sport Sway Bar Kit 22833
06-09 VW MKV & MKVI
Jetta, GTI, GLI
1F
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Raising Vehicle
Raise front of the vehicle by using a 4 post lift or drive-on ramps. Securely block the rear
wheels of the vehicle. Do not remove the front wheels during installation for safety.
2F
Detach Ride Height Sensor
Unbolt the ride height sensor located on the driver side lower control arm.
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3F
4F
Unbolt the 4 bol ts (2 per side) that secure the sway bar to th e su bframe.
Detach End Links
Loosen and remove the lower end link nuts from both sides, and push links aside.
Unbolt Sway Bar Bushing Brackets
5F
Unbolt the front exhaust hanger mount
Undo Exhaust Hangers
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6F
Locate and remove lower engine mount that attaches to the subframe. Loosen and remove
Disconnect Lower Engine Mount
the bolt that attaches the mount to the engine.
7F
Loosen and remove the 4 steering rack bolts.
Disconnect the Steering Rack From Subframe
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8F
Loosen and remove the 6 subframe cradle bolts. The cradle will not drop completely since it is
Drop the Subframe Cradle
still connected to the struts, so you do not have to worry about it falling out. However, be
careful when it drops down.