Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

Rear Axle, 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)

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

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

Parts with bonded rubber bushings 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 bushing 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).







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) with wheel bolt.

Tightening of the respective bolts/nuts must then only occur after dimension - a - between the wheel hub center and the lower edge of wheel housing has been attained.






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. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

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


• 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).