Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

From vehicle identity number 1H Z SW 514 432 (May '95) the Golf Estate was produced with a modified rear axle. Will be introduced gradually.

The position of V profile to longitudinal member is turned approx. 15°.

• →     1 -    V profile
• The centre of V profile -arrow- is turned approx. 15°from centre of longitudinal member -3-.
• Supplied pre-assembled with spring for brake pressure regulator -4- and mounting bracket -5-.

•     2 -    Retainer for brake hose on mounting bracket
•     3 -    Rear axle longitudinal member
•     4 -    Spring for brake pressure regulator adapted to suit modified V profile position
•     5 -    Mounting bracket
• bolted to correct fitting position V profile (axle carrier)

After current rear axle stocks have been exhausted only rear axles with offset V profiles will be delivered as spare parts. For vehicles up to July '94 the following parts must also be used.

Required spare parts for vehicles up to July '94

Required spare parts for vehicles from

August '94 up to May '95 (up to vehicle identity number

1H Z SW 514 431)

Note:

Will be introduced gradually. During the period May '95 to August '95 vehicles will be produced which have either an offset V profile rear axle or a non offset V profile rear axle.

If a rear axle has to be replaced on a vehicle that as standard was fitted with a rear axle with an offset V profile then the vehicle retainers, clips and brake pipes can be reused.