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 

• Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion.
• 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 measurement -a-, for example with tape measure, from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing.

-- 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  .

-- 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 the dimension -a- is reached.

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

-- Tighten the applicable bolts and nuts.

-- Lower the wheel bearing housing.

-- Pull the :VAS6931  out from under the vehicle.

-- Remove the :T10149