Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear axle, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive
Special tools and workshop equipment required |
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- |
Tensioning strap -T10038- |
Removing subframe with attachments |
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Unplug electrical connector -1-
from ABS speed sensor on both sides and move clear. |
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Unplug electrical connector -2-
from electromechanical parking brake motor on brake caliper on
both sides. |
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Detach electrical wiring harness from retainers
-arrows- and move clear. |
Vehicles with vehicle level sender |
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Disconnect connector -1-. |
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Take rear left vehicle level sender -G76--3-
off transverse link. |
Continuation for all vehicles |
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Remove springs
→ Chapter. |
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Unscrew nut -1- and remove bolt
-2-. |
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Pull out retaining clip -1- on
both sides of vehicle. |
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Free brake lines from holder. |
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Disconnect propshaft from rear final drive, and secure it
→ Rep. gr.39. |
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Remove brake calipers on both sides and tie to body with
brake lines connected
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46. |
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Remove rear silencer of exhaust system
→ Rep. gr.26. |
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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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Fix position of subframe
→ Chapter. |
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Unclip electrical wire -2- on
mounting bracket -1- and move
clear. |
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Mark installation position of mounting bracket
-1- on body. |
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Carefully lower subframe with attachments about 20 mm. |
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Disconnect connector on Haldex coupling above final drive. |
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Carefully lower subframe with attachments 30 mm further. |
Note
When lowering components, make sure there is enough
clearance for brake lines, electrical wiring and propshaft
centring pin. |
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Unclip brake lines from clips on both sides
-arrows-. |
Note
The clips will be destroyed and must be renewed. |
For reasons of clarity, the illustration shows the subframe
from above in removed state. |
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Carefully lower subframe with attachments. |
Note
When lowering, ensure sufficient clearance to brake lines,
electrical cables and centring pin to propshaft. |
Installing subframe with attachments |
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - subframe, multi-link suspension,
four-wheel drive“ |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - trailing arm“ |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber,
spring, multi-link suspension“ |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - rear vehicle level senders,
multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive“ |
→ Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
Bolts for brake caliper and brake disc
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46 |
Exhaust pipes double clamp
→ Rep. gr.26. |
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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When does wheel alignment have to be checked
→ Chapter? |
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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:
Saw-tooth wear
Saw-tooth wear is a stepped wear pattern on the individual
tread blocks → Fig.
that can cause increased tyre noise. The saw tooth is caused by
uneven deformation of the tread blocks in the tyre's contact
patch. Saw-tooth wear is more pronounce ...
Information stored in the control units
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Your vehicle is factory fitted with electronic control
units which are responsible for engine and gearbox management. The control units
also monitor the function of the exhaust system and the airbags.
These electronic ...
Removing and installing condensation drain (RHD)
Removing
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Remove right centre console trim in footwell
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
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Carefully push floor covering aside and cover it in area
under condensati ...
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