Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 531

Tightening strap T10038

Wheel hub support T10149

Removing

- Measure dimension - a - from center of wheel to lower
edge of the wheel housing.

- Make a note of measurement. This is necessary to tighten
bolts for rear axle to bearing bracket.

- Install brake pedal loading device V.A.G1869/2 .

- Actuate brake pedal with brake pedal loading device.

Rear axle, servicing

The bearing bracket should not be removed to remove
rear axle!

- Remove bolts - 1 - with vehicle standing on its wheels.
Raise vehicle until the bolts are accessible.

- Loosen wheel bolts.

- Raise vehicle to assembly height to relieve the pressure
on the coil spring.

- Remove wheels.

Tighten vehicle to lifting platform

Before removing rear axle, the vehicle must be fixed to the
support arms of lifting platform.

Caution!

If the vehicle is not secured, there is a risk that it may
slip off the hoist.

Rear axle, servicing

- Remove plugs from trailing arm - 3 - and tighten
tensioning strap .

1 - Support arm of lifting platform

2 - Tightening strap T10038

- The vehicle must be tightened with the tensioning straps
on left and right side.

Vehicles with automatic headlight range control

- Removing coupling rod from Left Rear Level Control
System Sensor G76 from rear axle

40-2, Left rear level

control system sensor G76 on rear axle for front wheel
drive

Continue for all vehicles

- Unclip brake cable from support on rear axle body - arrow
A - and remove from supports - arrow - .

- Pull off clip - 1 - .

- Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G1383A with cloth
under brake line.

- Disconnect brake lines.

Rear axle, servicing

- Remove securing bolts from brake caliper housing, while
counter-holding on guide pins.

- Remove brake caliper and secure to body.

- Disconnect connector - 1 - from speed sensor.

- Unclip wheel speed sensor wiring from retainer.

- Support rear axle with engine/transmission jack
V.A.G1383A .

- Remove bearing bracket bolts - 1 - on rear axle on both
sides and lower rear axle.

Installing

Rear axle, servicing