How to adjust the torsion bar on a VW spring plate?
If the top edge of the plate is not parallel to the scratch, adjust it as follows. Move the torsion bar one tooth down on the inside spline and one tooth up on the outside. This will move the plate down one degree. If you move it up one on the inside and down one on the outside, it will move the plate up one degree.
When does rear suspension need to be replaced?
Rear suspension needed to replace coils and struts, both coils/springs broken and struts worn out after only 4 years and most miles were on the highway but did include Boston pot hole winter driving. Knocking noise during steering cleared by replacing steering rack under warranty. Suspension broke will driving.
When to replace rear suspension on VW Jetta?
Rear suspension needed to replace coils and struts, both coils/springs broken and struts worn out after only 4 years and most miles were on the highway but did include Boston pot hole winter driving. Suspension broke will driving. Was replaced by dealer, partially covered by extended warranty after dealer contacted VW. Cracked boot.
Which is better a stock torsion bar or a sway a way?
Since Sway-A-Way torsion bars have a higher spring rate than stock ones, they generally require less preload. CAUTION: Both stock and Sway-A-Way torsion bars are marked on the big end with an R or L designating the right or left side of the car. Care must be taken to ensure that the bars are installed on the proper side.
How does indexing work on a VW spring bar?
Indexing is the procedure of changing the angular position of a spring plate on a torsion bar with respect to the vehicle. Simply put indexing in a VW means that your torsion bar will fit in at any angle that you choose for your spring plate. How is this possible?
What is the torsion housing on a spring plate?
This space that limits the spring plate travel is often referred to as the torsion housing. The travel is limited by a lower stopper and an upper stopper, in addition to the factory rubber bump stop.
What’s the best way to rotate spring plates?
The answer – keep rotating. However since this is not practical in the real world, back off two clicks on one of the torsion bar and advance only one click on the other end. By doing this you will now hit an angle in between the two that you were at before. And the procedure can be repeated on, and on, and on, and on…