Rear Suspension

Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/Gearbox 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).








1. (T10038)


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

- Turn the wheel hub until one of the holes for the 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. Allocation of the PR number according to the suspension, refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

- Lift the wheel bearing housing using the engine/transmission jack until dimension - a - is reached.

• Do not lift or lower the vehicle if the (V.A.G 1383 A) is below it.

• Do not leave the (V.A.G 1383 A) under the vehicle longer than is necessary.

- Tighten respective bolts/nuts.

- Lower wheel bearing housing.

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

- Remove (T10149).