Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Tensioning Strap (T10038)

• Wheel Hub Support (T10149)

• All chassis component bolts with bonded rubber mountings must be tightened with the suspension in the curb weight position (unladen).

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent.

Parts with bonded rubber bushings must therefore be brought into a position that corresponds to the position in driving mode before being tightened (curb weight position).

Otherwise, the bonded rubber bushing will be stressed resulting in a shortened service life.

By raising axle on one side using (V.A.G 1383 A) and (T10149) , this position can be simulated on the hoist.

- Measure dimension - a - from wheel center to lower edge of wheel housing using, for example, a tape measure.






• Measurement must be performed in curb weight position (unloaded condition).

- Note measured value. It will be required for tightening bolts/nuts.


Before lifting the axle on one side, secure the vehicle to the lift arms with (T10038).

If a vehicle is not secured, there is danger that the vehicle could slip off the lift!

- Turn the wheel hub until one of the holes for the wheel bolts is on top.

- Install (T10149) with wheel bolt.

- Using (V.A.G 1383 A) , lift wheel bearing housing until dimension - a - is reached.






• Tightening of the respective bolts/nuts must only occur if dimension - a -, measured before installation between wheel hub center and lower edge of wheel house, has been attained.


• Do not lift or lower vehicle with (V.A.G 1383 A) below vehicle.

• Do not leave (V.A.G 1383 A) below vehicle any longer than necessary.

- Tighten respective bolts/nuts.

- Lower wheel bearing housing.

- Move (V.A.G 1383 A) away from under vehicle.

- Remove (T10149).