volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing rear axle > < Rear axle in unladen state (aluminium and steel)
Assembly overview: subframe made from aluminium, final drive (four-wheel drive)
   
Assembly overview: subframe made from aluminium, final drive (four-wheel drive)
-Arrow- indicates direction of travel.
1 - Subframe
  Note
t  As replacements, only subframes made from steel are available.
t  If an aluminium subframe has to be replaced, a new brake line also has to be installed → Braking systems; Rep. gr.47 and → Electronic parts catalogue„ETKA“.
2 - Nut
q   50 Nm + 180° further
q   Always renew after removing.
3 - Rear bonded rubber bush
q   Renewing → Chapter.
4 - Front bonded rubber bush
q   Renewing → Chapter.
5 - Cross member
6 - Bolt
7 - Final drive
q   Removing and installing → Rep. gr.39
8 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 85
q   60 Nm + 90° further
9 - Washer
10 - Bracket
11 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 85
q   60 Nm + 90° further

   

Removing and installing rear axle > < Rear axle in unladen state (aluminium and steel)