U-shaped (torsion) beam Bringing the rear suspension to the damper rebound position corresponding to the curb weight Note: The bolts of the suspension components with silent blocks must only be tightened when unloaded (corresponding curb...
Details and components of the rear suspension 1. Overlay 2. Bolt, 50 Nm and tighten by 45°: replace after each removal 3. Bolt, 70 Nm and turn 360°: replace after each removal; tighten in a position corresponding to the curb weight 4. Welded suspension beam 5....
Removal and installation of the rear axle assembly Loosen the parking brake cables. Remove armrest. Loosen adjusting nut -3- and detach: parking brake cable -1- from equalizer -2-. Remove wheels. Disconnect connectors: speed sensors on both sides. Remove the wires from...
Removal and installation of a twisted spring Note: In order to position the cable tie -VAG 1752/1- for removing the left spring, the rear muffler must be partially dismantled (hang out). Raise a / m. Unhook the rear muffler and move it to the side. Note: Make sure...
Shock Absorber Repair 1. Shock absorber 2. Protective cover 3. Buffer 4. Upper shock absorber support 5. Nut, 25 Nm: replace after each removal 6. Overlay Loosening and tightening the shock absorber mounting nut 1. Standard ratchet wrench 2....
Removal and installation of the shock absorber Note: The spring does not need to be removed to remove the shock absorber. Before starting work, determine the distance -a-. Remove the wheel and raise the vehicle. Remove the rear fender. Place a jack for engines and...
Removing and installing rear left vehicle level sender -G7S- Disconnect connector -1-. Release screws -2- and -4-. Remove vehicle level sender -G76- -3-. Installation Installation in reverse order. Note: The vehicle level sender lever -G7G- must point in the opposite direction of...
Multi-link rear suspension — general information Bringing the rear suspension to the damper rebound position corresponding to the curb weight All bolts of parts with silent blocks must be finally tightened when installing the suspension in a position corresponding to...
Parts and assemblies of the subframe — description of the design Parts and assemblies of the subframe - vehicles with front-wheel drive 1. Subframe 2. Bolt, 70 Nm and tighten by 180°: replace after each removal 3. Bolt, 50 Nm and tighten by 45°: after each removal, replace 4. Bolt,...
Subframe fixation Vehicles with front wheel drive Secure vehicle to hoist with straps -T10038-. Attention! Otherwise, it may slide off the lift. Place engine and gearbox jack -VAG 1383A- with gearbox mounting bracket -VAG 1359/2- under...
Shock Absorber Repair 1. Shock absorber 2. Protective cover 3. Buffer 4. Upper shock absorber support 5. Nut, 25 Nm: replace after each removal 6. Overlay
Removal and installation of the shock absorber Remove wheel. Partially remove the rear fender liner. Place engine and gearbox jack -VAG 1383A- with gearbox support -VAG 1359/2- under lower transverse link. Raise the transverse arm just enough to set the "A". Remove...
Parts and components of the stabilizer Vehicles with front wheel drive 1. Lower wishbone 2. Nut, 20 Nm and tighten by 180°: replace after each removal 3. Stabilizer bar 4. Bolt, 20 Nm and tightened by 90°: do not skew during installation; replace after each...
Removal and installation of the stabilizer Note: The following description applies to the left side of the vehicle, work on the right side is the same. Determine the size "A". Place engine and gearbox jack -VAG 1383A- with gearbox support -VAG 1359/2- under...
Removal and installation of the stabilizer bar Determine the size "A". Place engine and gearbox jack -VAG 1383A- with gearbox support -VAG 1359/2- under lower transverse link. Raise the transverse arm just enough to set the "A". Loosen nut -1-. Loosen bolt -4- and...
Wheel hubs — front-wheel drive vehicles 1. Wheel bearing housing 2. Silent block 3. Bolt 4. Brake disc 5. Hub boot: replace after each removal 6. Bolt, 200 Nm and tightened by 180°: replace after each removal; before installing a new bolt, clean the threads...
Removal and installation of the hub — a / m with front-wheel drive Remove brake disc. Remove hub cap. Remove bolt -1- using socket XZN 18 -T10162-. Attention! Do not use an impact screwdriver to loosen this bolt! Remove the hub from the pin. Carefully! Avoid contamination and damage to...
Hub bearing — vehicles with all wheel drive 1. Drive shaft 2. Bolt, 70 Nm and tighten by 90°: replace after each removal 3. Wheel bearing housing 4. Silent block 5. Brake disc 6. Screw, 4.5 Nm 7. Bolt, 200 Nm and turn 180° 8. Wheel hub with wheel bearing: The ABS...
Removal and installation of the hub — a / m with all-wheel drive Remove drive shaft. Remove the brake caliper with the brake hose and handbrake cable connected. Hang the brake caliper on the body so that it does not load the brake hose with its weight. Remove brake disc. Remove bolts...
General installation diagram: wishbone — front-wheel drive vehicles 1. Nut: after each removal, replace; always tighten screw connections in the dead weight position of the vehicle 2. Washer 3. Upper wishbone 4. Bolt, 130 Nm and turn 180°further: Always tighten the screw connections in...
General installation diagram: wishbone — vehicles with all-wheel drive 1. Washer 2. Nut: after each removal, replace; always tighten screw connections in the dead weight position of the vehicle 3. Upper wishbone 4. Washer 5. Bolt, 130 Nm and turn 180°further: always tighten the screw...
Removal and installation of the trailing arm with support bracket Measure the size -a-. Remove wheel. Remove suspension spring. Remove pop rivet -1-. Secure vehicle to hoist with lashing straps -T10038-. Attention! Otherwise, it may slide off the lift! Place engine and transmission...
Component parts, rear left vehicle level sender -G76- — all-wheel drive Note: The ride height sensor is only available as a spare part complete with connecting rod and lower and upper mounting bracket. 1. Threaded rivet 2. connector 3. Threaded rivet 4. Screw, 5 Nm 5. Rear left vehicle...
Drive Shaft — Design Description 1. Outer CV joint: replaceable as an assembly only; take off. Press in until it stops with a plastic hammer; distribute grease evenly over the hinge 2. Bolt, 200 Nm and tighten by 180°: replace after each removal;...
Removal and installation of a power shaft Measure the size -a-. Loosen the bolt securing the drive shaft from the hub. Remove suspension spring. Vehicles with ride height sender -G76- Disconnect connector -1-. Release screws -2-. Remove vehicle level sender...