GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
Axle Beam: Application and ID
Changes to Brake Line and Cable Mounting
Vehicles Up to July 1994
The welded fasteners on the rear axle have been changed from "T" pins to threaded studs. The clips for the brake lines and parking brake cables have
also been changed.
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Identification
1 - "T" pins for brake line and ABS cable channel retainer
2 - Grooved pins for parking brake cable clip
Dimension -A- = 15 mm (approx. 5/8 in)
3 - Clip for parking brake cable with protective covering
4 - Parking brake cable with protective covering
After current stock of rear axles has been exhausted, only rear axles with welded on threaded studs will be delivered as replacement parts. For vehicles
up to July 1994, different parts must then be used.
Vehicles From Aug. 1994
The welded fasteners on the rear axle have been changed from "T" pins to threaded studs. The clips for the brake lines and parking brake cables have
also been changed.
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Identification
1 - Clip for brake lines
2 - Welded on threaded stud for brake line retainer and clip for parking brake cable
Dimension -A- = 12 mm (approx. 1/2 in)
3 - Clip for brake line and ABS cable channel
4 - Brake line (as replacement part)
Make sure that the brake line does not contact the body or the exhaust system silencer when the rear axle springs are fully compressed.