Rear Suspension

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 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. The suspension is indicated by a PR number. To determine which PR number represents which suspension, refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID

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


• Do not lift or lower vehicle when the (V.A.G 1383 A) stands below the vehicle.

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

- Tighten respective bolts/nuts.

- Lower wheel bearing housing.

- Remove (V.A.G 1383 A) under vehicle.

- Remove (T10149).