Rear Suspension

Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Tensioning Strap (T10038)

• Wheel Hub Support (T10149)

• All bolts at suspension parts with bonded rubber bushings must always be tightened in curb weight position (unloaded condition).

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited torsional range.

Parts with bonded rubber bushings must therefore be brought into a position that corresponds to the position in driving mode before being tightened (curb weight position)

Otherwise, bonded rubber bushing will be stressed resulting in a shortened service life.

By raising appropriate suspension using Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) and Wheel Hub Support (T10149), this position can be simulated on the hoist.

- Before starting work, take measurement - a -, e.g. with tape measure, from center of wheel to lower edge of wheelhouse.





Measurement must be performed in curb weight position (unloaded condition).

- Note measured value. It will be required for tightening bolts/nuts.

Before appropriate suspension is raised, vehicle must be strapped to lift arms of hoist using Tensioning Straps (T10038).

CAUTION!
If a vehicle is not secured, there is danger that the vehicle could slip off the lift!

- Turn wheel hub far enough until one of the holes for wheel bolts is on top.

- Install Wheel Hub Support (T10149) with wheel bolt on wheel hub.

- Using Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A), lift wheel bearing housing until dimension - a - is reached.





Tightening of the respective bolts/nuts must then only occur after dimension - a -, which was measured before installation between the wheel hub center and the lower edge of wheel housing, has been attained

CAUTION!
• Do not lift or lower vehicle with engine/transmission jack below vehicle.

• Do not leave Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) below vehicle any longer than necessary.

- Tighten respective bolts/nuts.

- Lower wheel bearing housing.

- Move engine and Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) away from under vehicle.

- Remove Wheel Hub Support (T10149).