Wheel Bearing With Coil Spring, Lifting To Curb Weight Position

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Engine/transmission jack:V.A.G 1383 A
Tensioning strap:T10038
Wheel hub support:T10149

NOTE:

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.

Fig 1: Dimension From Center Of Wheel To Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

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NOTE:

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

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

CAUTION:

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!

-- Remove the wheel.

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

-- Install :T10149 with wheel bolt on wheel hub.

NOTE:

Tightening of the respective bolts/nuts must only occur if dimension -a-, measured before installation between wheel hub center and lower edge of wheel house, has been attained.

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

Fig 2: Dimension Between Wheel Hub Center And Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

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WARNING:

Do not lift or lower vehicle when the :V.A.G 1383 A stands below the vehicle.
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 .