Leon Mk2
| General overview: rear axle body (vehicles up to 09.00) |
Note| t | No welding or straightening work can be done on the support and guide elements of the suspension system. |
| t | Always replace self-locking nuts following their removal. |
| t | Always replace corroded bolts/nuts. |
| 1 - | Support block for rear axle |
| 2 - | Spring support |
| 3 - | Suspension spring |
| q | It can be removed and fitted without the spring tensor |
| q | Note the identification using colours. |
| q | The surface of the spring spiral must not be damaged. |
| 4 - | Base |
| q | Material: zinc |
| q | replace if damaged |
| 5 - | Hexagonal nut |
| q | With centring point |
| 6 - | Shock absorber |
| q | Assembly overview: Shock absorber → Chapter |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
| q | Can be replaced separately. |
| q | Ensure that the shock absorber does not have any leaks or produce noise. |
| 7 - | Hexagonal nut |
| q | 55 Nm |
| q | Replace after removing |
| q | When tightening note the fitting angle between the rear axle and the shock absorber → Fig. |
| 8 - | Brake pipe |
| 9 - | Allen bolt |
| q | 8 Nm |
| 10 - | Revolution sensors rear left and right -G44-/-G46- |
| q | Checked via self diagnosis: → VAS 5051 |
| q | Before fitting the sensor, clean the internal surface of the housing and cover using lubricating paste -G 000 650-. |
| q | On fitting the revolution sensors, make sure that the cables are not twisted in entering the wheel housing |
| q | The rear rotors and revolution sensors on both sides are common parts |
| 11 - | Axle stub |
| q | Straightening repairs are not permitted! |
| q | The screw threads cannot be reworked! |
| 12 - | Brake plate with brake shoes |
| q | Repairs: → Brake system; Rep. Gr.46 |
| 13 - | Brake drum |
| q | Overview assembly: Wheel bearing assembly → Chapter |
| 14 - | Hexagonal nut |
| q | With plate spring |
| q | 60 Nm |
| 15 - | Bracket |
| q | For hand brake cable |
| 16 - | Hand brake cable |
| q | Removing and installing → brake system; Rep. Gr.46. |
| 17 - | Hexagonal nut |
| q | 65 Nm |
| q | Replace after removing |
| q | When adjusting the nut, keep the axle in a horizontal position (position without load). |
| 18 - | Metal/rubber bearing |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
| q | Grease → Anchor |
| 19 - | Axle body |
| q | Removal and fitting → Chapter, rear axle: removal and fitting |
| q | Straightening repairs are not permitted! |
| q | Keep the contact surface and the screw holes for the axle rod free of paint and dirt. |
| 20 - | Bracket |
| q | For hand brake cable |
| 21 - | Hexagonal nut |
| q | Fit from the centre of the vehicle |
| q | Replace after removing |
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