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Torque settings for rear axle > < Assembling

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Rear axle in unladen position
   
Rear axle in unladen position
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
t  Tensioning strap -T10038-
t  Mounting -T10149-

  Caution
All bolts on running gear components with bonded rubber bushes must be tightened only in the unladen position (normal position).
Bonded rubber bushes can only be turned to a limited extent.
Therefore, before tightening the bolts, suspension components with bonded rubber bushes must be brought into a position corresponding to the normal position while driving (kerb weight position).
Otherwise, the bush would be subject to torsion loading and its service life would be shortened.
To simulate this position on the lifting platform, raise the axle on one side using the engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- and support -T10149-.
   
–  Measure distance -a- from centre of wheel to edge of wheel housing using, for example, a measuring tape.
The measurement must be performed in the unladen position (normal position).
–  Note measured value. This will be needed when the bolts and nuts are tightened.
Before one side of the axle is raised, the vehicle must be strapped to the lifting platform arms using tensioning straps -T10038-.
  WARNING
If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform!
–  Turn wheel hub until one of the wheel bolt holes is at the top.
–  Attach support -T10149- with a wheel bolt.
  N40-0640
The respective nuts and bolts may be tightened only when dimension -a- between the centre of wheel hub and edge of wheel housing, measured before starting the work, has been attained → Anchor.
–  Raise wheel bearing housing using engine and gearbox jack until dimension -a- is attained.
  WARNING
t  Never raise or lower the vehicle while the engine and gearbox jack is positioned beneath the vehicle.
t  Do not leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle for longer than necessary.
–  Tighten respective nuts and bolts.
–  Lower wheel bearing housing.
–  Pull engine and gearbox jack out from under vehicle.
–  Remove support -T10149-.
  N40-0650

Torque settings for rear axle > < Assembling