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

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931

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Support Device:VAS6931/1 , not illustrated

All bolts on chassis components with bonded rubber bushings must be tightened in curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

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 Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 and Support Device:VAS6931/1 , this position can be simulated on the hoist.

Procedure

-- Determine the curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

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

CAUTION:

There is a risk of accident from the spring force of the coil springs if the vehicle slides off the hoist.

- Always secure the vehicle before raising the wheel bearing to the curb weight position.

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

-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Install the Support Device:VAS6931/1 -A- to the brake rotor -1- using two wheel bolts -2-.

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-- Position the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 -B- on the support device.

-- Lift the wheel bearing housing, until the dimension -a- has been reached.

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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.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of an accident when lowering or lifting the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.

- Never lift or lower the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.

- Never leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Tighten the applicable bolts and nuts.

-- Lower the wheel bearing housing.

-- Move the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 to the side.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES