Rear Suspension

Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Tensioning strap (T10038)

• Mount (T10149)

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

Bonded rubber bearings can only be turned to a limited extent.

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

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

By raising axle on one side using (V.A.G 1383 A) and (T10149), this position can be simulated on the hoist.

Before lifting the axle on one side, the vehicle must be secured on both sides to the lift arms of the lift using (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.

Threading in must only occur after dimension - a -, measured before installation, between wheel hub center and lower edge of wheel housing was attained!

Measure Dimension - a -





Dimension - a - is dependent on standing height of installed suspension:





1) The suspension that the vehicle is equipped with is indicated on the vehicle data plate. Suspension is represented by PR number. To determine which PR number represents which suspension, refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Specified Values ] Specifications.

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

CAUTION!
• Do not lift or lower vehicle with (V.A.G 1383 A) below vehicle.

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

- Tighten respective bolts/nuts.

- Lower wheel bearing housing.

- Move (V.A.G 1383 A) away from under vehicle.

- Remove (T10149).