Wheel Bearing In Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles With Coil Spring, Rear Axle

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 or Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAG1383A
Tensioning Strap:T10038
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support:T10149

CAUTION:

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

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 axle on one side using the :VAS6931 or :VAG1383A and the :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 hoist lifting arms using the :T10038 .

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:T10038

WARNING:

There is a risk that 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 the :T10149 with the wheel bolt.

The bolts/nuts must only be tightened once dimension -a- between the center of the wheel hub and the lower edge of the wheel housing has been reached.

Fig 2: Dimension Between Wheel Hub Center & Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

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The dimension -a- is dependent on the height of the installed suspension:

Chassis ⁽¹⁾

Standing Height -a- in mm

Raised (G02)

497 ± 10 mm

⁽¹⁾	The type of vehicle suspension is indicated on the vehicle data label. 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 and gearbox jack until dimension -a- is reached.

WARNING:

Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is under the vehicle.
Do not leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Tighten the applicable bolts and nuts.

-- Lower the wheel bearing housing.

-- Pull the :VAS6931 or :VAG1383A out from under the vehicle.

-- Remove the :T10149