SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing rear axle Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

t  Engine/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Carry out the following work: Removing subframe with attachments –  Loosen wheel bolts. –  Raise the vehicle. –  Remove wheels. –  Remove coil springs → Chapter. –  Disconnect electrical connections between rear axle and body.

–  Remove bolt -arrow-.

–  Remove clip -1-. –  Disconnect brake lines at subframe. –  Disconnect connectors of electric parking brake at brake caliper.

–  Remove holders -arrows- by pressing out inner pins of rivets.

–  Remove line -arrow- from mounting bracket -arrow A-. –  Mark installation position of mounting bracket -2- on body. –  Remove bolts -arrows B-. –  Disconnect connector for rear left vehicle level sender -G76-.

–  Use tensioning straps -T10038- to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides. 1 -  Support tool -T10038-   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- underneath subframe and secure with tensioning strap.

–  Unscrew one hexagon bolt -1- or -2- on both sides.   Note Only the right side of vehicle is shown to improve clarity. To fix position of subframe, locating pins -T10096- must be screwed in successively at positions -1- and -2- on both sides of vehicle.

–  Secure position of subframe with locating pins -T10096-.   Note The locating pins -T10096- must not be tightened to more than 20 Nm, otherwise the threads of the locating pins will be damaged. –  Replace securing bolts on subframe with locating pins -T10096- one after the other on both sides of the vehicle and tighten to 20 Nm. The position of the subframe is now fixed. –  Carefully lower subframe with attachments.   Note When lowering, ensure sufficient clearance to brake lines and electrical wiring. Installing subframe with attachments Installation is carried out in reverse order. In the process, note the following: –  Bleed brake system → Rep. gr.47. –  Mount the wheels, tightening torque.

Specified torques

Component	Tightening torque
Subframe to body t  Use new bolts.	90 Nm + 90°
Shock absorber to wheel bearing housing	130 Nm + 90°
Mounting bracket to body t  Use new bolts.	50 Nm + 45°