Axle Beam: Service and Repair

NOTE:
- Axle beam with drum brakes shown, models wit disc brakes similar.
- Directly below the component legend are the Fig. numbers. Please refer to these for information regarding removal and installation instructions.

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to straighten or weld rear axle beam or stub axles.






1 Lug Bolt
- Tighten to: 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)

2 Nut
- Tighten to: 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
- Axle beam must be in horizontal position (vehicle not loaded) when tightening nut

3 Nut
- Tighten to: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

4 Dished Washer

5 Nut
- Tighten to: 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)

6 Cover (large)

7 Upper mounting ring (rubber)

8 Cover (small)

9 Suspension Strut
- Removing/installing, refer to Fig. 1
- Disassembling/assembling. Service and Repair

10 Wheel Bearings
- Servicing, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.

11 Nut
- Tighten to: 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
- Use only self-locking nut with captive washer
- Axle beam must be in horizontal position (vehicle unloaded) when tightening nut

12 Bolt
- Install from center of vehicle

13 Bolt
- Tighten to: 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
- If threads in cap nut are damaged, drill out and re-tap

14 Axle Beam Bushing
- Pressing out, refer to Fig. 2
- Pressing in, refer to Fig. 3

15 Bracket
- For parking brake cable

16 Axle Beam
- Keep contact surface and threaded holes for stub axles free of paint and dirt
- Preload axle beam bushings when installing, refer to Fig. 5
- For running production changes, Application and ID

17 Stabilizer Bar

18 Mounting Bracket
- Positioning on axle beam, refer to Fig. 4
- With bracket for mounting brake pressure regulator
- Do not loosen when removing rear axle beam

NOTE: For these procedures, use the tools shown in the following illustrations or their equivalents.





Fig. 1 - Suspension Strut, Removing/Installing





Fig. 2 - Axle Beam Bushing, Pressing Out
- Remove any corrosion in area of bushing before pressing out.





Fig. 3 - Axle Beam Bushing, Pressing In
- Cylindrical part of bushing must protrude from axle by 8.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.32 ± 0.04 inch).

a Bridge
b Separator, Kukko tool No. 17-2, or equivalent
c Puller, Kukko Tool No. 15-2, or equivalent
- thrust piece, tool No. VAG 3111/3, or equivalent
- Plate, tool No. VAG 3111/12, or equivalent





Fig. 4 - Mounting Bracket, Positioning On Axle Beam
- Angle of inclination to axle beam = 12° ± 2°





Fig. 5 - Rear Axle Beam, Installing

CAUTION: The rear axle mountings must be under tension when installed.

- Install all mounting bolts but do not tighten.
- Align right hand mounting bracket so bolts are in center of elongated holes.
- On left hand side press mounting bracket against axle beam bushing with a lever until gap on inside -arrow- is minimal.
- Tighten all bolts to specified torque.