SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Assembly overview of rear axle body, syncro

The parts which are not represented, e.g. the springs, rubber bushes, etc., are described from page → Chapter onwards

t	No welding or straightening work may be carried out on wheel guiding parts.

t	Always replace self-locking nuts following their removal.

1 -	Screw thread on the cross member

If the thread of the nut welded onto the cross member is damaged, it may be repaired by using a Heli-Coil thread insert.

Repairing the thread on the cross member → Chapter

This repair can only be carried out if the support bracket is fastened with bolts → Item M10 x 30.

2 -	Hexagonal bolt

q	Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue“ETKA”

q	M10 x 25; 65 Nm

q	M10 x 30; 50 Nm + 90°

q	Replace after each removal

3 -	Hexagonal bolt, 30 Nm + 90°

q	Replace after each removal

4 -	Support bracket

5 -	Bolt with internal grooved head, 30 Nm + 90°

q	Replace after each removal

q	Use an inner splined socket 14 (standard)

6 -	Hexagonal bolt, 260 Nm

q	Replace after each removal

7 -	Final drive

q	Removing and fitting → Repair Group 39; Rear final drive: removing and fitting

8 -	Hexagonal bolt, 110 Nm

q	Replace after each removal

9 -	Pressurized gas shock absorber

q	Removing and fitting → Chapter

q	Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue“ETKA”

10 -	Hexagonal bolt

q	Replace after each removal

11 -	Nut, 130 Nm

q	Replace after each removal

12 -	Swinging arm

13 -	Wheel bearing assembly

q	Repairing → Chapter

14 -	Hexagonal bolt, 100 Nm

15 -	Hexagonal bolt, 170 Nm

q	Replace after each removal

16 -	Driveshaft

q	Removing and fitting → Chapter

17 -	Bolt with internal splined head

q	Tightening torque → Item

18 -

Brace

19 -	Bonded rubber bush

q	Releasing → Fig.

q	Mark the assembly position → Fig.

q	Fitting → Fig.

20 -	Nut, 170 Nm

21 -	Lower base

22 -	Hexagonal bolt, 30 Nm

23 -

Clamp

24 -	Rubber bush

25 -	Hexagonal bolt, 30 Nm

26 -

Clamp

27 -	Grooved rubber bush

28 -	Stabilizer bar

q	For vehicles up to 03.00

29 -	Stabilizer bar

q	For vehicles from 04.00 onwards

30 -	Screw thread on longitudinal member

If the thread is damaged → Chapter

31 -

Axle body

q	Align the axle body in relation to the vehicle → Chapter

Extract the bonded rubber bush from the swinging arm –  Secure the swinging arm on the workshop vice. –  Fit the guide sleeve -3053- with the bevelled edge -arrow A- on the swinging arm. –  Place a washer -arrow B- between the nut and the tool -VW 442-, and oil. –  Remove the bonded rubber bush.

Fit the bonded rubber bush onto the swinging arm   Note Apply a lubricating agent, e.g. soft soap, to the hole in the swinging arm, the guide sleeve and the bonded rubber bush before fitting it. –  Fit it in such a way that the collar of the bush projects evenly over both sides.

Rubber bush for correcting the toe and camber This rubber bush -A- is equipped with an eccentric sleeve -arrow- which allows the position of the swinging arm to be adjusted. 1 -  Swinging arm This rubber bush may only be used in the inner housing of the swinging arm. Depending on its assembly position, the camber and/or toe can be adjusted.

Assembly position	Adjustment
Upward eccentricity → Note	Negative adjustment of camber
Downward eccentricity → Note	Positive adjustment of camber
Forward eccentricity → Note	Positive adjustment of toe
Backward eccentricity → Note	Negative adjustment of toe

1)  The position of the swinging arm is moved downwards 2)  The position of the swinging arm is moved upwards 3)  The position of the swinging arm is moved backwards 4)  The position of the swinging arm is moved forwards This rubber bush allows the camber or toe to be adjusted up to a max. of 18 ′.

Loosen and tighten the elastic limit 1 -  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- 2 -  Elastic limit

Release the bonded rubber bush

Mark the assembly position of the bonded rubber bush on the axle body The arrow on the bush must coincide with the arrow -A-. The tip of the plate collar -arrow A- must point outwards of the vehicle. Before fitting it, apply a lubricating agent, e.g. soft soap.

Insert the bonded rubber bush