SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing rear axle Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

t  Engine/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Carry out the following work: Removing subframe with attachments –  Loosen wheel bolts. –  Raise the vehicle. –  Remove wheels. –  Remove coil springs → Chapter. –  Remove rear silencer of exhaust system → Rep. gr.26. Vehicles with rear left vehicle level sender -G76-

–  Unplug connector -1-. Continued for all vehicles

–  Unclip speed sensor wire on both sides from bracket -1--arrows-. –  Disconnect connectors for rear right speed sensor -G44- and rear left speed sensor -G46-.

–  Remove bolt -arrow-.

–  Unclip brake lines -1- from bracket -arrow- on left of body. –  Pull retaining clip -2- from subframe -3- and detach brake hose.   Note Do not open brake line. –  Disconnect connectors of electric parking brake at brake caliper.

–  Remove holders -arrows- by pressing out inner pins of rivets. –  Disconnect connector for rear left vehicle level sender -G76-.

–  Use tensioning straps -T10038- to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides. 1 -  Support tool -T10038-

–  Unscrew bolts -14- and detach pendulum support from gearbox.

–  Push engine and gearbox forwards and secure in position with a suitable piece of wood -A-.

–  Check whether marks (spots of paint) are present on flexible coupling and final drive flange -arrows-. If no marks are present, mark positions of flexible coupling and final drive flange relative to each other -arrows-.

–  Unbolt rear propshaft tube with flexible coupling and vibration damper from rear final drive -arrows-.   Note To loosen and tighten propshaft, counter-hold on bevel box using counter-hold tool -T10172- and adapters -T10172/5-. This requires the assistance of a second mechanic.

–  Unscrew bolts for centre bearing -arrows- two turns.

–  Support propshaft -A- on tunnel support -1- using a wooden block. –  Push rear propshaft tube as far as possible in direction of gearbox.

–  When pulling off propshaft, always ensure that bushing -arrow- is not damaged. –  Separate connector on Haldex clutch above final drive. –  Locating subframe in position → Chapter.

–  Remove line -arrow- from mounting bracket -arrow A-. –  Mark installation position of mounting bracket -2- on body. –  Remove bolts -arrows B-. –  Lower subframe with attachments about 2 cm.

–  Unclip brake lines on both sides -arrow-.   Note The clips will be destroyed and must be renewed.

–  Unclip brake line from clips -arrows- above drive shaft flange on gearbox -1-.   Note The clips will be destroyed and must be renewed. –  Carefully lower subframe with attachments.   Note When lowering, ensure sufficient clearance of brake lines, electrical cables and centring pin to propshaft. Installing subframe with attachments Installation is carried out in reverse order. In the process, note the following:   Note Renew the damaged brake line clips on the subframe.

–  When connecting propshaft, always ensure that bushing -arrow- is not damaged. Attach propshaft to rear final drive → Propshaft and rear final drive; Rep. gr.39.

Specified torques

Component	Tightening torque
Subframe to body t  Use new bolts.	90 Nm and then turn 90° further
Shock absorber to wheel bearing housing	180 Nm
Mounting bracket to body t  Use new bolts.	50 Nm and then turn 45° further