Rear axle, servicing

Rear axle, servicing

Rear axle, removing and installing

Special tools and equipment





^ VAG 1383 A transmission jack





^ VAS 5234 Brake filler and bleeding unit

Removing

Note:

The bearing bracket should not be removed to remove the rear axle!





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





- Unclip brake cable -arrows-.
- Pull off clips -2- on both sides.
- Separate brake lines.





- Remove securing bolts -A- for brake caliper housing.





- Pull connector -1- off speed sensor.
- Unclip speed sensor wiring from retainer.

- Support rear axle.

With transmission jack VAG 1383 A for example





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

Installing

Greasing bonded rubber bushing

- Grease bonded rubber bushing kidney shaped cavity with assembly paste G 052 150 A2 before installing rear axle.

Installation is performed in the reverse sequence:

After installing check position of steering wheel during a test drive.

If steering wheel is not in straight ahead position the wheel alignment must be checked!

Tightening torques:
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!