Axle Beam

Axle Beam

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

• Engine/Gearbox Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Spring Compressor Kit (V.A.G 1752)

• Brake Pedal Actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

• Tensioning Strap (T10038)

• Universal Transmission Support (V.A.G 1359/2)

Removing

- Release parking brake.

Vehicles without Center Armrest

- Remove the mat from the storage compartment.

- Remove the door - 1 - from the center console.






Vehicles with Center Armrest

- Remove center armrest.

Continuation for All Vehicles

- Loosen the adjusting nut - 1 - until it is possible to disengage the parking brake cable - 2 - from the compensator bracket.






- Insert (V.A.G 1869/2).

• This prevents the brake lines and the ABS hydraulic unit from running empty.

- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove wheels.

Secure Vehicle to Lifting Platform

Vehicle must be secured to lift arms of lifting platform before rear axle is removed.

• If a vehicle is not secured, there is danger that the vehicle could slip off the lift!

- Remove the plug from the longitudinal member and install the (T10038).






1. (T10038)


The vehicle must be tied down on both the left and right sides using the (T10038).

- Disconnect the connector - 1 - from the speed sensor.






Vehicles with Dynamic Headlamp Range Control

- Release - arrow A - and open the door- 1 -.






- Remove the left rear level control system sensor (G76) from the crossbrace - 2 - - arrow B -.

Continuation for All Vehicles


- Install the spring compressor - 1 -.






1. Spring compressor (V.A.G 1752/1)

2. Spring holder (V.A.G 1752/3)


- Tension the coil spring and remove it.

- Move the (V.A.G 1383 A) under the axle beam.

- Push the axle beam up until the crossbrace - 2 - is horizontal.






- Remove the threaded connection - 1 -.

- Disconnect the left brake line - arrow A - and remove the clamp - arrow B -.






- Remove the left brake hose - 1 -.

- Disconnect the right brake line - arrow A - and remove the clamp - arrow B -.






- Remove the right brake hose - 1 - from the axle beam.

- Disengage the parking brake cable - 1 - on both sides of the vehicle from the bracket - 2 - and pull it from the guide tube - 3 -.






- Remove the parking brake cable - 1 - bracket - 2 - on the rear axle - 3 -.






- Place (V.A.G 1383 A) underneath.

- Secure the rear axle with a strap or something similar when lowering or removing it.

- Mark the position of the bolts - arrows - on the bracket on the right side of the vehicle.






- Remove bolts - Arrows -.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - from the axle beam on the left side of the vehicle.






- Remove the rear axle from the shock absorbers - arrows -.






- Lower the rear axle using the (V.A.G 1383 A) - 1 -.

1. (V.A.G 1383 A)

2. (V.A.G 1359/2)


Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Tighten the rear axle in its curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

- Bleed brake system.

- Adjust the parking brake.

- Install wheels and tighten. Refer to => [ Wheel Bolt Tightening Specification ] Specifications.

Tightening Specifications