Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:

Welding and straightening work is not permitted on the axle beam and stub axle.

• Wheel bolt, 110 Nm
• Dust cap
• ◆ Renew each time after removing
• A perfect seal is only achieved using a new dust cap.
• Only then is an optimum function and long service life guaranteed.
• Self-locking 12-point nut, 175 Nm
• ◆ Renew each time after removing

• Cross-head screw
• Brake drum
• Bolt with washer, 60 Nm
• Handbrake cable
• Bonded rubber mounting
• ◆ Removing and installing=>Page 42-19
• Self-locking hexagon nut; 25 Nm and turn 90°further
• ◆ When tightening the nut the axle beam must be in the horizontal position (unladen vehicle state)
• ◆ Renew each time after removing

• Hydraulic bonded rubber mounting
• ◆ Removing and installing=>Page 42-19
• Handbrake cable bracket
• Axle beam
• ◆ Stub axle contact surfaces and threaded holes are to be free of paint and dirt
• Bolt
• ◆ Fit from centre of vehicle
• ◆ Renew each time after removing

• Rear axle bearing bracket
• Bolt
• Shock absorber
• Self-locking hexagon nut; 40 Nm and turn 90°further
• ◆ When tightening observe the installation angle from rear axle to damper =>Fig. 1
• ◆ Renew each time after removing
• Brake pipe
• Hexagon socket head bolt, 8 Nm
• Speed sensor
• ◆ Only on vehicles with ABS

• Stub axle
• ◆ Straightening operations are not permitted!
• ◆ Recutting the thread is not permitted!
• Back plate with brake shoes
• ◆ Servicing

=> Brake system; Repair group 46

• Wheel hub with wheel bearings

The wheel bearing and wheel hub are installed together in a housing.

This wheel bearing/hub unit is maintenance and adjustment free. Adjusting and servicing is not possible!