Rear Axle, Removing And Installing, PASSAT GTE

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Tensioning Strap:T10523 
• Engine Support Set - Special Hook (2 pc.):10-222B/20 
• Tensioning Strap:T10038 

Removing the Subframe and its Attachments

The following information describes the removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle as an example.

The Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46- and Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44- will be called rear speed sensor in the information that follows.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Disconnect and free up the right and left connector -1- from the rear speed sensor.

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-- Disconnect the right and left electromechanical parking brake connector -2- from the brake caliper.

-- Remove and free up the wiring harness from the retainers -arrows-.

Vehicles with Level Control System Sensor

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- and unclip the wire from the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Remove the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- -3- from the transverse link.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Remove the springs. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the clamps -1- on both sides of the vehicle.

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-- Free up the brake lines from the bracket.

-- Remove the left and right brake caliper and with the brake lines attached secure to the body. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .

-- Remove the rear muffler from the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .

-- If equipped, remove the underbody trim panel on the trailing arm mounting bracket. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

-- Secure both sides of the vehicle on the hoist lifting arms using the Tensioning Straps:T10038  .

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1. Tensioning Strap:T10038 

-- Loosen the nuts -arrows- and lower the heat shield -1-.

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-- On both sides of the vehicle, insert the Engine Support Bridge - Special Hook:10-222A/20  -1- into the opening in the longitudinal member -arrow-.

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-- Pull the Tensioning Strap:T10523  -2- through a hook.

-- Guide the Tensioning Strap:T10523  -1- through behind the braces -arrows-.

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-- Pull the Tensioning Strap:T10523  through the second hook and secure the fuel tank.

-- Secure the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING, PASSAT GTE .

-- Unclip and free up the wire -2- on the mounting bracket -1-.

Fig 1: Tighten The Bolts -arrows-

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-- Mark the installation position of the mounting bracket -1- on the body.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Carefully lower the subframe with its components 30 mm maximum.

-- Remove the brake line from the clips -arrows-.

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-- Lower the subframe with attachments.

Subframe with Attachments, Installing

-- For vehicles with a level control system sensor, perform the basic setting using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to SUBFRAME 
• Refer to OVERVIEW - TRAILING ARM 
• Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT, SHOCK ABSORBER, SPRING 
• Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR, MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION, FWD
• Wheel Bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .
• Bolts for brake caliper and brake rotor. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .
• Double clamp for exhaust pipes. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .

-- Evaluate if an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .