Should the manufacturer recommend replacing the sway bar and sway bar bushing whenever they are removed on 2018 Volkswagen GTI?

Install stabilizer bar clamp bolts only when they are taken out. Lift the car, take out the bottom splash shield and disable stabilizer bar links. Unscrew the pendulum mount, steering column and exhaust pipe support bracket. Reduce subframe, remove stabilizer bar and examine bushings. Install the reverse process of removal in the correct fastening manner.

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2018 Volkswagen GTI Stabilizer Bar Part Number: 5QM-511-305-C
$91.15 MSRP: $127.66
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- Other Name: Stabilizer
- Item Weight: 8.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5QM-511-305-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2018 Volkswagen GTI Submodels:
- Autobahn, Rabbit Edition, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2018 Volkswagen GTI Stabilizer Bar Part Number: 5Q0-511-305-BA
$135.70 MSRP: $190.05
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Stabilizer; Stabilizer Bar
- Item Weight: 8.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5Q0-511-305-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2018 Volkswagen GTI Submodels:
- 40th Anniversary Edition, Autobahn, Rabbit Edition, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2018 Volkswagen GTI Stabilizer Bar Part Number: 5QM-411-303-A
$160.02 MSRP: $224.12
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Stabilizer
- Item Weight: 8.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5QM-411-303-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2018 Volkswagen GTI Submodels:
- Autobahn, Rabbit Edition, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

2018 Volkswagen GTI Sway Bar Parts and Q&A

Q: Should the manufacturer recommend replacing the sway bar and sway bar bushing whenever they are removed on 2018 Volkswagen GTI?
A: Install stabilizer bar clamp bolts only when they are taken out. Lift the car, take out the bottom splash shield and disable stabilizer bar links. Unscrew the pendulum mount, steering column and exhaust pipe support bracket. Reduce subframe, remove stabilizer bar and examine bushings. Install the reverse process of removal in the correct fastening manner.