Rear Axle, Removing and Installing

Special tools and equipment





- VAG 1383A transmission jack





- VAG 1869 Brake filling and bleeding unit

Removing

NOTE: Do not remove bearing bracket to remove rear axle





- Remove bolts -1- with vehicle standing on its wheels (raise vehicle until bolts are accessible).
- Raise vehicle further to relieve coil spring pressure.
- Remove wheels.





- Unclip brake cable (arrows).
- Remove clips -2- on both sides.
- Disconnect brake lines.





- Remove brake caliper housing bolts -A-.





- Remove connector -1- from speed sensor.
- Unclip speed sensor wiring from retainer.
- Support rear axle.
For example, with transmission jack VAG 1383 A





- Remove bearing bracket bolts -1- on both sides of rear axle, and lower rear axle.

Installing
- Bleed brakes.
Grease bonded rubber bushings
- Grease bonded rubber bushings with assembly paste before installing rear axle.
- Install in reverse sequence
- Check steering wheel position during test drive.
- Check wheel alignment if steering wheel is not in straight ahead position .
Tightening torque:
Shock absorber to body 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Use new bolts!
Bearing bracket to rear axle 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
Use new nuts and bolts!