Wheel Bearing In Curb Weight, Rear 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 axle on one side using Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A and Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149, this position can be simulated on the hoist.

Before Lifting the Axle on one Side, the Vehicle Must be Secured on Both Sides to the Lift Arms of the Lift Using Tensioning Strap T10038.

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

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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.

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

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

Chassis ⁽¹⁾

Standing Height -a- in mm

Basic suspension (2UA)

396 +/- 10 mm

Sport chassis (2UC)

396 +/- 10 mm

Comfort suspension (2UD)

406 +/- 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 .

-- Lift the wheel bearing housing using the engine/transmission jack until dimension -a- is reached.

WARNING:

Do not lift or lower the vehicle if the engine/transmission holder is below it.
Do not leave the engine/transmission holder under the vehicle longer than is 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.