Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

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

Note:
^ 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 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.

The measurement must be taken in curb weight position (unloaded).

- Make a note of the measurement. It will be needed for tightening the bolts/nuts.

Before appropriate suspension is raised, vehicle must be strapped to lift arms of hoist using tensioning straps T10038.

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

- Turn wheel hub until one of the holes for the wheel bolts is at the 12 o'clock position.
- 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 wheelhousing, 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 steering knuckle.
- Move engine/transmission jack away from under vehicle.
- Remove wheel hub support T10149.