Axle Beam Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

-- Release Parking Brake.

-- Before starting work, determine the measurement -a-, for example with tape measure, from center of wheel to lower edge of wheelhouse.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Measurement must be performed in curb weight position (unloaded condition). Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Note the measures values. It will be required for tightening bolts/nuts.

-- Raise the vehicle to the installation height.

-- Remove the rear wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- If equipped, remove the underbody panels in the area of the axle beam. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS / UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles with Level Control System Sensor:

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Release and disconnect the connector -1- from the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-.

-- Unclip the wire -2- from the clip -arrow-.

-- Remove bolt -1-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the lever from the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- -2- from the axle beam -3-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Unclip the brake lines -1- from the right bracket -arrow-.

NOTE:

This will destroy the clip, so it will have to be replaced.

-- Unclip the wire -1- from the bracket -2- on both sides of the axle beam -arrows-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Secure both sides of the vehicle on the hoist arms using :T10038 -1-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

WARNING:

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

-- Loosen the right and left bolt -1-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Place the :VAS6931 with the mounting plate and a suitable support under.

-- Unclip the wire -2- from the bracket -1-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Mark the position of the bolts -arrows- on the bracket -1- on the right and left vehicle side.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the right and left axle beam.

-- Carefully lower the rear axle using the :VAS6931 until it is possible to remove the bolt -1-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove bolt -1-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Mount the special tools as illustrated.

1 - :T10254/5

2 - :T10254/4

3 - :VAS6178 with :T10205/13

4 - :T10495/3

5 - :T10495/2

6 - :T10495/1

7 - :T10254/4

-- Activate the pump and remove the bonded rubber bushing.