SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk2 > Running gear | Running gear, axles, steering | Rear suspension, drive shaft | General overview, wheel bearing: repairs | Rear axle disassembly and assembly

Fitting

The assembly operations are carried out in the reverse order of the disassembly with some exceptions.

Fitting angle for the shock absorber with regard to the rear axle

1 -	shock absorber

α -	approx. 95°

To lubricate the support block for the rear axle

–	Impregnate lightly the interior of the supporting block -1- using grease -G 052 159 A2-.

There must be grease in the zones indicated by arrows -arrow-.

2 -	Bonded rubber bush

Note

If the axle is mounted in a “dry” bearing, noise will be produced when the vehicle is moving.

–	Purge the brake system → Brake system; Rep. Gr.47.

–	Adjust the hand brake → Brake system; Rep. Gr.46 .

Tightening torques:
Axle to support block Always replace the nut	65 Nm
Shock absorber to axle Always replace nut	55 Nm
Attaching the wheel	110 Nm

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