Rear Suspension

Rear axle in 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

CAUTION: All bolts on 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 lifting platform by raising the axle on one side using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A and wheel hub support T10149.





For example, measure dimension - a - from center of wheel to lower edge of wheelhousing using a tape measure.

The measurement must be performed in curb weight position (unloaded condition).
- Note measured value. It will be required for tightening bolts/nuts.
- Before lifting axle on one side, the vehicle must be secured to lift arms of the hoist using tension straps T10038.

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

- Turn wheel hub far enough until one of the holes for wheel bolts is on top.
- Install wheel hub support T10149 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 wheelhousing has been attained!
Using engine/transmission jack, lift wheel bearing housing until dimension - a - has been reached.

- CAUTION:
- Do not lift or lower vehicle with the Engine/transmission jack below the vehicle.
- Do not leave Engine/transmission jack below the vehicle any longer than necessary.

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