Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Engine/transmission 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 T10038.
If a vehicle is not secured, there is danger that the vehicle could slip off the lift!
-- Turn wheel hub far enough until one of the holes for 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 V.A.G 1383 A below vehicle.
- Do not leave V.A.G 1383 A below vehicle any longer than necessary.
-- Tighten respective bolts/nuts.
-- Lower wheel bearing housing.
-- Move V.A.G 1383 A away from under vehicle.
-- Remove T10149.