Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle
| Special tools and workshop equipment
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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| Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- |
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Release and pull off connector on rear left and right speed
sensors. |
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Remove left and right brake calipers and tie to body with
wire
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46. |
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Unclip electric cable -1- from
both sides -arrows- of retainer
-2- on axle beam. |
| Vehicles with vehicle level sender |
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Release and pull off connector -1-
on rear left vehicle level sender -G76-. |
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Unclip line -2- from clip
-arrow-. |
| Continuation for all vehicles |
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Unclip brake line -1- from clip
-arrow- on right mounting bracket. |
 Note
| The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed. |
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Remove springs
→ Chapter. |
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Use tensioning straps -T10038--1-
to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both
sides. |
WARNING
| If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a
great danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting
platform! |
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Position engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-. |
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Unclip electrical wiring -2- at
mounting bracket -1- and axle beam
and move clear. |
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Mark positions of bolts -arrows-
on mounting bracket -1- on left and
right sides of vehicle and remove them. |
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Slightly take up weight of rear axle using engine and
gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A--1-. |
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Unbolt rear axle from shock absorbers
-arrows-. |
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Lower rear axle with engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A--1-. |
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Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- |
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Universal gearbox support -V.A.G 1359/2- |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
| Tighten bolted connection securing shock absorber to axle
beam with suspension in unladen position
→ Chapter. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - axle beam“ |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber,
spring, torsion beam axle“ |
| → Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
| Bolts for brake caliper and brake disc
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46 |
| On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic
settings for wheel damper electronics → Vehicle
diagnostic tester |
| On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic
adjustment of headlights
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Tensioning strap -T10038 ...
Other materials:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamps
→ Turn signal and main beam lever
→ Switching lights on and off
→ Lights and vision – functions
→ Main beam assist
→ Switching over headlights ...
Assembly overview - rear wheel housing liner
Note
Minor differences may be encountered in respect of front wheel
housing liner, depending on vehicle model.
Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar.
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Rear wheel housing liner
Materi ...
Frequently asked questions
If you suspect that there is a fault in the vehicle or if your vehicle has been
damaged, read and observe the following information before contacting
a Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. You may also find useful information
in the index under the headings Things to note or Checklist. ...
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