Removal and Replacement

Rear axle, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383A





^ Brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234

Removing





- Remove fasteners - 1 - to - 8 - and remove guard plate for rear axle.
- Remove wheels.





- Unclip brake cables - arrows -.
- Unfasten clamps - 2 - of brake hose retainer and detach brake lines from axle beam. Seal lines with plugs.





- Remove bolts - A - and attach brake caliper housing to body with wire.





- Disconnect connector - 1 - from speed sensor.
- Unclip speed sensor wire from bracket.

Note: Use engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383- with attachment -1359/2- when removing and installing axle beam.





- Remove bolt - 2 - on left and right sides.
- Lower engine/transmission jack and take out coil spring.
- Support rear axle.

Using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383A (for example)





- Remove bolts - 1 - for mounting bracket on rear axle on both sides and lower rear axle.

Installing

Greasing bonded rubber bushing
- Before installing rear axle, grease kidney-shaped cavities of bonded rubber bushings with assembly paste G052150A2.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

The vehicle must be standing on its wheels when tightening the bolt connections with bonded rubber bushings.
Otherwise, the rubber bushing would be subject to torsion and its service life shortened.

After installation, check position of steering wheel by test-driving vehicle.

Wheel alignment must be checked and adjusted if steering wheel is not in the centered position.