Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

Wheel Bearing, 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 appropriate suspension using (V.A.G 1383 A) and (T10149) , this position can be simulated on the hoist.

• Before appropriate suspension is raised, vehicle must be strapped to lift arms of hoist using (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 on wheel hub.

• 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.

- Using (V.A.G 1383 A) , lift wheel bearing housing 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 (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).