Wheel Bearing In Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles With Coil Spring

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS6931
Tensioning Strap :T10038
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - 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 have a limited range of rotation.
Axle components with bonded rubber bushings must be brought into the position they will be in when driving before they are tightened (curb weight position).
Otherwise, the bonded rubber bushing will have tension, which will reduce the service life.
By raising the corresponding suspension using the :VAS6931 and :T10149 , this position can be simulated on the hoist.

-- Before starting the procedure, determine the dimension -a-, for example with tape measure, from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing.

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

-- Note the measurement. This will be needed when tightening the bolts/nuts.

Before the applicable suspension is raised, the vehicle must be secured to the hoist lifting arms using :T10038 .

NOTE:

There is a risk that 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 the :T10149 with wheel bolt on wheel hub.

-- Lift the wheel bearing housing using the :VAS6931 until dimension -a- is reached.

Tightening of the applicable bolts/nuts must only occur if the dimension -a- that was measured before starting the procedures has been attained between the center of the wheel hub and the lower edge of the wheel housing.

WARNING:

Do not lift or lower vehicle with the engine and gearbox jack still under the vehicle.
Do not leave the :VAS6931 under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Tighten the applicable bolts and nuts.

-- Lower the wheel bearing housing.

-- Move engine and gearbox jack away from under vehicle.

-- Remove the :T10149