Bringing the steering knuckle into a position corresponding to the curb weight
Note: All bolts on silent block components must be fully tightened when the suspension is set to the position corresponding to the vehicle's curb weight (the car is not loaded).
Curb weight of the vehicle
Weight of the vehicle ready for operation (with a full fuel tank, windshield/headlight washer reservoirs, spare wheel, tool kit, jack, but without a driver), the spare wheel, tool kit and jack must be in the places provided by the manufacturer. Rubber-metal hinges (silent blocks) have a limited working range of twisting. Therefore, the suspension must take a position corresponding to the curb weight of the car (the car is not loaded). Otherwise, internal stresses will occur in the silent block, which will reduce the service life of this part. The working position of the suspension can be simulated on a lift, raising the suspension with a jack for engines and transmission units, for example, "VAG 1383A", and a support "T10149". Before starting work, measure, for example, with a tape measure, the dimension "a" from the middle of the wheel hub to the lower edge of the wing.
The measurement must be carried out on a vehicle with a curb weight (the car is not loaded). Record the obtained value "a". It will be necessary for the final tightening of the bolts and nuts. Before the steering knuckle of the corresponding wheel is raised, the car must be secured with the help of belts "T10038" on the console levers of the lift.
Caution! Otherwise it may slip off the lift.
Remove the wheel. Turn the hub so that one of the holes for the wheel bolt is at the top. Screw the support mount "T10149" with the wheel bolt to the hub. Final tightening of the corresponding bolts/nuts of the suspension components should be carried out only after reaching the dimension "a" measured before starting work between the center of the wheel hub and the lower edge of the wing. Raise the hub using a jack for engines and transmission units, for example "VAG 1383A", until dimension "a" is reached.
Attention! It is prohibited to raise or lower the car when the engine and transmission jack is under the car. Do not leave the engine and transmission jack "VAG 1383A" under the car longer than necessary.
Tighten the appropriate suspension component mounting bolts/nuts. Lower the steering knuckle. Remove the engine and transmission jack "VAG 1383A" from under the vehicle. Remove the support mount "T10149". Remove the belt "T10038".