Axle Beam: CROSSBRACE: Removing

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-- Raise the vehicle.

Secure Vehicle to Lifting Platform

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle, Lifting To Curb Weight Position

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Tensioning Strap T10038

NOTE:

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

-- Remove the plug from the longitudinal member and install the Tensioning Strap T10038.

-- Remove coil spring. Refer to SPRING, TORSION BEAM .

Vehicles with Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-

-- Release -arrow A- and open the door -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Strap Door And Crossbrace

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Remove the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- from the crossbrace -2- -arrow B-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Move the Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG 1383A under the axle beam.

-- Push the axle beam up until the crossbrace -2- is horizontal.

Fig 3: Identifying Axle Beam & Threaded Connection

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-- Remove the threaded connection -1-.

-- Remove the threaded connection -1- and the crossbrace -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Crossbrace & Threaded Connection

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