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

Fig 1: Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 or VAG1383A
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Support Device:VAS6931/1 , not illustrated
Tensioning Strap:T10038

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Strap T10038
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All bolts on chassis components with bonded rubber bushings must be tightened in curb weight position. Refer to appropriate Repair Information.

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 appropriate Repair Information.

-- 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 respective suspension is lifted, the vehicle must be tied down to the hoist lifting arms with the 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.

Fig 3: Determining Height Dimension -a-

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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