Wheel Bearing In Curb Weight, Front Axle With Coil Spring

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A
Tensioning Strap T10038
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149

CAUTION:

All bolts at suspension parts with bonded rubber bushings must always be tightened in curb weight position (unloaded condition).

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent.

Parts with bonded rubber bushings must therefore be brought into a position that corresponds to the position in driving mode before being tightened (curb weight position).

Otherwise, the bonded rubber bushing will be stressed resulting in a shortened service life.

By raising appropriate suspension using Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A and Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149, this position can be simulated on the hoist.

NOTE:

Before appropriate suspension is raised, vehicle must be strapped to lift arms of hoist using Tensioning Strap T10038.

WARNING:

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 Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149 with wheel bolt on wheel hub.

Tightening of the Respective Bolts/Nuts Must Then Only Occur After Dimension -a- Between the Wheel Hub Center and the Lower Edge of Wheel Housing Has Been Attained.

Fig 1: Identifying Dimension Between Wheel Hub Center And Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Dimension -a- is dependent on standing height of installed suspension:

Chassis ⁽¹⁾

Standing Height -a- in mm

Basic suspension (2UA)

386 +/- 10 mm

Sport chassis (2UC)

386 +/- 10 mm

Comfort suspension (2UD)

396 +/- 10 mm

⁽¹⁾	The suspension that the vehicle is equipped with is indicated on the vehicle data plate. The suspension is indicated by a PR number. Allocation of the PR number according to the suspension. Refer to VEHICLE DATA LABEL .

-- Using Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A, lift wheel bearing housing until dimension -a- is reached.

WARNING:

Do not lift or lower the vehicle if the engine/transmission holder is below it.
Do not leave Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A below vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Tighten the bolts and nuts.

-- Lower the wheel bearing housing.

-- Remove Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A from under the vehicle.

-- Remove Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149.