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Unclip brake cable (arrows).

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Remove clips -2- on both sides.

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Disconnect brake lines.

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Remove brake caliper housing bolts -A-.

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Remove connector -1 -from speed sensor.

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Unclip speed sensor wiring from retainer.

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Support rear axle.
For example, with transmission jack VAG 1383 A,

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Remove bearing bracket bolts -1- on both sides of rear axle, and lower rear axle.

Installing
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Bleed brakes.

Grease bonded rubber bushings
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Grease bonded rubber bushings with assembly paste before installing rear axle.

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Install in reverse sequence

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Check steering wheel position during test drive.

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Check wheel alignment if steering wheel is not in straight ahead position.

Tightening torque:

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