Gearbox removal & installation: Lifting suspension to unladen position — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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• Do not raise or lower vehicle when engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A is under vehicle.Do not leave engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A under vehicle for longer than necessary. — Tighten relevant bolts/nuts.

📋 Procedure

1. Before commencing work, use measuring tape or similar to measure dimension (a) from wheel centre to lower edge of wheel housing.
2. Make a note of the measured value. This will be needed when tightening the bolts and/or nuts on the suspension.
3. Turn wheel hub until one of the wheel bolt holes is at the top.
4. Attach support T10149 to wheel hub using wheel bolt.
5. Raise wheel bearing housing with engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A until distance (a) is obtained.

6. ⚠ Do not raise or lower vehicle when engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A is under vehicle. Do not leave engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A under vehicle for longer than necessary. — Tighten relevant bolts/nuts.
7. Lower wheel bearing housing.
8. Pull out engine and gearbox jack from underneath vehicle.
9. Remove support T10149.
10. Fit wheel.

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