Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Lowering rear axle

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Tensioning strap -T10038-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

t	Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-

Carry out the following work: Lowering axle beam –  Loosen wheel bolts. –  Raise vehicle. –  Remove wheels. –  Remove coil springs → Chapter –  Pull connector off speed sensor.

–  Unclip wire -1- for speed sensor from brackets -arrows-.

–  Unclip brake lines -1- from guides on underbody -arrows-.

–  Lever off retaining springs -1- and -2-. –  Remove brake lines -3- and -4- from mounting bracket.   Caution Brake lines must not be separated or kinked!

–  Remove handbrake cables from retainer -arrow-.

–  Remove handbrake cables from retainers -arrows-. –  Position engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- beneath axle beam and support axle beam. –  Unscrew bolts -1- for axle beam on right and left.

–  Lower axle beam -1- by approx. 20 cm. –  Fit bolt for axle beam back into mounting bracket and secure with nut -2-. –  Secure axle beam using tensioning strap -T10038--3-. Installing Install in reverse order. –  Install wheels and tighten bolts or nuts → Chapter.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Axle beam to mounting bracket t  Use new bolts and nuts. t  Tighten bolts and nuts in unladen position.	50 Nm + 180° further