Wheel Bearing Housing, Raising to Control Position to Tighten Bolts: Notes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Wheel Bearing Housing, Raising To Control Position

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
Torque wrench V.A.G 1783

Mount T10149

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 2: Insertion Tool 10 mm V.A.G 1783/1

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Insertion tool 10 mm V.A.G 1783/1
Wood block (hardwood) 30 x 50 x 1,000 mm

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent.

Before axle components with bonded rubber bushings are tightened, they have to be brought to a position which matches the position when the vehicle is being operated (control position).

Otherwise the rubber mounting will be stressed, resulting in a reduced service life.

This position can be simulated on the hoist by raising the wheel bearing housing using the engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A and the wheel hub support T10149.

Before adjusting the control position

Place vehicle on hoist → Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels .
Remove wheel housing liner → 66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
Clean air connection area.

Fig 3: Residual Pressure Valve & Connecting Piece

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Remove connecting piece - 1 - at residual pressure valve - 2 -. Air escapes then.

NOTE:

Generally, residual pressure valve - 2 - must not be loosened or removed.

Seal both connections. Ensure no dust particles enter connections.

Fig 4: Level Control System Sensor Bolt, Nut & Brake Line Bracket & Air Spring Damper/Transverse Link Bolt

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Remove bolt - 1 - from the level control system sensor.
Remove nut - 3 -.
Press wheel bearing housing down by hand and remove bolt - 4 - from the air spring damper/transverse link.

Fig 5: Pressing Wheel Bearing Down Using Wood Block

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Insert a wood block in the subframe - arrow 1 - and support on the wheel bearing housing - arrow 2 -.
Press wheel bearing down using the wood block - arrow 3 - until the air spring damper fork - arrow 4 - can be removed toward the rear.

A second technician is needed to pull the air spring damper fork back.

Place a folded cloth between the air spring damper and the transverse link.

Fig 6: Air Spring Damper, Stabilizer Bar & Parking Brake Housing

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Release wheel bearing housing slowly. Do not place the air spring damper - 1 - on the parking brake housing - 3 - or stabilizer bar - 2 - when doing so.

Fig 7: Inserting Wheel Hub Support T10149 Into Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A And Pressing Wheel Bearing Housing Far Enough Upward Until Control Position

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Install wheel hub support T10149 using a wheel bolt.
Insert wheel hub support T10149 into engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A and press wheel bearing housing far enough upward until control position, dimension - a - , is obtained.

Control position

Dimension - a - for vehicles with standard suspension: 398 mm
Dimension - a - for vehicles with sport suspension: 378 mm

CAUTION:

Do not lift or lower the vehicle if the engine/transmission holder is below it.
Do not leave the engine/transmission holder under the vehicle longer than is necessary.