Front Axle In Curb Weight Position

Front axle in curb weight position
Special tools and equipment





- VAG1 383A Engine/transmission hoist





- T10038 Securing strap
- T101 49 Support

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

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent.
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, the rubber bushing will be stressed resulting in a shortened service life.

This position can be simulated on the lift by lifting the axle on one side using VAG1383A engine/transmission hoist and T10149 support.





- For example, measure dimension -a- from center of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing using a tape measure.
- The measurement must be performed in curb weight position (unloaded condition).
- Write down the measured value. It will be required for tightening the bolts/nuts.
- Before lifting the axle on one side, the vehicle must be secured to the lift arms of the lift using T10038 securing straps.
- 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 T10149 support with wheel bolt.





- Threading in must 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
- Lift wheel bearing housing using engine/transmission hoist until dimension -a- has been attained.

WARNING:
^ Do not drop or lower vehicle with the engine/transmission hoist below the vehicle.
^ Do not /cave engine/transmission hoist below the vehicle any longer than necessary.

- Tighten respective bolts/nuts.
- Lower wheel bearing housing.
- Remove engine/transmission hoist from below vehicle.
- Remove T10149 support.