Front Suspension

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 starting work, take measurement - a -, e.g. with tape measure, from center of wheel to lower edge of wheelhouse.






Measurement must be performed in curb weight position (unloaded condition).

- Note measured value. It will be required for tightening bolts/nuts.

Before appropriate suspension is raised, vehicle must be strapped to lift arms of hoist using tensioning straps (T10038).

The vehicle could fall off the hoist if it is not secured.

- Turn the wheel hub until one of the holes for the wheel bolts is on top.

- Install (T10149) with wheel bolt on wheel hub.

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






Tightening of the respective bolts/nuts must then only occur after dimension - a -, which was measured before installation between the wheel hub center and the lower edge of wheel housing, has been attained

• Do not lift or lower vehicle with the engine/transmission jack still under the vehicle.

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

- Tighten the bolts and nuts.

- Lower the wheel bearing housing.

- Move (V.A.G 1383 A) away from under vehicle.

- Remove (T10149).