Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removal –  Measure the distance from the wheel case to the wheel centre → Anchor. –  Remove the centre console → Body - Internal assembly work; Rep. gr.68. –  Release the handbrake.

–  Release the adjustment nut -seta- so that the handbrake cables can be removed from the equalizer. –  Install the Brake pedal pressing device -VAG 1869/2- This way it is possible to prevent brake fluid from draining from the brake tubes and from the ABS hydraulic unit, when applicable! –  Lift the vehicle up to working height. → Booklet. Fasten the vehicle to the lift The vehicle must be fastened to the support arms of the lift before the rear axle is removed.   Caution If the vehicle is not fastened to the lift, the vehicle may slide off the lift.

–  Remove the plugs from the body -3- and pass theTension belt -T10038- through the holes. 1 -  Lift arm 2 -  Tension belt -T10038- –  The vehicle must be fastened on the right and left sides with the fastening belts. –  Remove the wheels. –  Disconnect the connector from the speed sensor.

–  Remove the cable -1- from the speed sensor by removing it from the clips -arrows-.

–  Install the spring tensioning element -1-. 1 -  Compression device or VW 5340 -VAG 1752/1- 2 -  Spring seat -VAG 1752/3- –  Compress the coil spring until it can be removed. –  Remove the spring (left and right side).

–  Remove the wheel housing liner bolts -arrows- from both sides. Vehicles without ABS:

–  Remove the screw -1-. Continued for all vehicles:

–  Disconnect the brake pipes -arrow A- and remove the clip. –  Remove the left brake hose from the support -2-. –  Remove the right hose from the rear axle body. –  Remove the handbrake cables from the support -arrow B-. –  Remove the guide pipes from the handbrake cables. –  Position the Transmission jack or engine set + transmission or EQ 7081 -VAG 1383A- and Tray for hydraulic jack EQ 7081 -VAG 1359/2- –  Fasten the rear axle with the belt or a similar device when lowering and removing. –  Remove the screws -1- from the rear axle body.

–  Loosen the rear axle from the shock absorbers -arrows-. –  Lower the rear axle with the help of the Transmission jack or engine set + transmission or EQ 7081 -VAG 1383A-.