Secure vehicle to hoist with lashing straps -T10038-.
Attention! Otherwise, it may slide off the lift!
Place engine and transmission jack, eg -VAG 1383A- -1- under stabilizer bar and support slightly. Remove bolts -2- and -3-.
Mark the installation position of the support bracket on the body. Unscrew screws of support bracket -arrows-. Remove trailing arm together with support bracket.
Installation
Installation in reverse order. Tighten the screws -arrows- to the marked installation position - up to "old print". Place engine and transmission jack, eg -VAG 1383A- -1- under stabilizer bar and support slightly. Tighten bolts -2- and -3- by hand.
Note: The stabilizer links, suspension arms and hub may only be screwed on when the dimension "A" between the center of the hub and the lower edge of the wheel arch (curb weight position)! Observe position of trailing arm and wheel bearing housing.
Installation position of trailing arm and wheel bearing housing
Tightening the bolts of the trailing arm to the wheel bearing housing is possible only after installing all other suspension assemblies (spring and shock absorber must be installed). The wheel bearing housing must be in the curb weight position for tightening. Only then will the trailing arm and wheel bearing housing move into the required position for tightening the bolts -arrows-.
Check wheel alignment.