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Running gear, axles, steering

Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle

In this manual: Running gear, axles, steering
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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle

Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-

Removing

  • Loosen wheel bolts.
  • Raise vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Release and pull off connector on rear left and right speed sensors.
  • Remove left and right brake calipers and tie to body with wire → Brake system; Rep. gr.46.
Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle
  • Unclip electric cable -1- from both sides -arrows- of retainer -2- on axle beam.

Vehicles with vehicle level sender
Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle
  • Release and pull off connector -1- on rear left vehicle level sender -G76-.
  • Unclip line -2- from clip -arrow-.

Continuation for all vehicles
Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle
  • Unclip brake line -1- from clip -arrow- on right mounting bracket.
Note

The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed.

  • Remove springs → Chapter.
 N42-10583
  • Use tensioning straps -T10038--1- to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides.
WARNING If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a great danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform!
  • Position engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle
  • Unclip electrical wiring -2- at mounting bracket -1- and axle beam and move clear.
  • Mark positions of bolts -arrows- on mounting bracket -1- on left and right sides of vehicle and remove them.
  • Slightly take up weight of rear axle using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A--1-.
Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle
  • Unbolt rear axle from shock absorbers -arrows-.
  • Lower rear axle with engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A--1-.
1 - Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
2 - Universal gearbox support -V.A.G 1359/2-

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Tighten bolted connection securing shock absorber to axle beam with suspension in unladen position → Chapter.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - axle beam“

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, torsion beam axle“

→ Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“

Bolts for brake caliper and brake disc → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic settings for wheel damper electronics → Vehicle diagnostic tester On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic adjustment of headlights → Electrical system; Rep. gr.94.
Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle

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