Rear 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 chassis component bolts with bonded rubber mountings must be tightened with the suspension in the curb weight position (unladen).

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.

- Measure dimension - a - from wheel center to lower edge of wheel housing using, for example, a tape measure.






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

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

Before lifting the axle on one side, the vehicle must be secured to the lift arms of the lift using tension 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.

- 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 the engine/transmission jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

- Tighten the bolts and nuts.

- Lower the wheel bearing housing.

- Move engine and transmission jack away from under vehicle.

- Remove Wheel Hub Support (T10149).