Raise the wheel-bearing of the rear axle in the rebound state (unladen weight position) |
Special tools and workshop equipment required |
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| Tensioning strap -T10038- |
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| Engine/gearbox jack, e.g. -V.A.G 1383/A- |
Note All screws must always be tightened firmly in the unladen condition (unladen weight position) to the chassis parts with rubber-metal bearings - do not load the vehicle! |
Unladen weight of the vehicle ready for driving (full fuel tank and water reservoir for the windscreen wiper washer system, spare wheel and jack (if the vehicle was fitted at the factory with them), tool kit and without driver). The spare wheel, tool kit and jack must be located in the position prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer. |
Rubber metal bearings have a limited slewing range. |
Therefore the axle components with rubber-metal bearings must be put in a position before tightening, which corresponds to the position while driving. |
Otherwise the rubber-metal bearing will be under tension and as a result, will have a lower life. |
This position on the lift platform can be simulated by lifting out the corresponding wheel suspension with the engine/gearbox jack e. g. -V.A.G 1383/A- and the support -T10149-. |
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