Rear axle beam (disc brakes): exploded view — AUDI
Rear axle beam (disc brakes): exploded view on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Rear axle beam (disc brakes): exploded view
General notes
Chapter
Axle beam
Keep contact surface and tapped holes for stub axle free from paint and dirt.
For correct version refer to
Parts catalogue
Spring plate
Check spring plate for damage
Coil spring
Removing and installing
Chapter
Surface of spring coil must not be damaged
Note colour markings - they must always face towards axle.
For correct version refer to
Parts catalogue
Spring plate
Hexagon bolt, 30 Nm and turn 90° further
Always renew if removed
Shock absorber
For correct version refer to
Parts catalogue
Disposal
Chapter
Checking shock absorber for leaks and noises
Chapter
Self-locking hexagon nut, 55 Nm
Always renew if removed
When tightening nut, ensure axle beam is in horizontal position (unladen) and load rear of vehicle with one person
Hexagon bolt
Always renew if removed
ABS speed sensor
Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of fitting hole and coat with grease G 000 650
Hexagon socket head bolt, 8 Nm
Stub axle
Must not be straightened
Recutting the thread is not permitted
Brake disc
Cross-head screw, 4 Nm
Dust cap
Always renew if removed
Removing and installing
Chapter
Proper sealing can only be achieved by installing a new dust cap.
This is essential for optimum function and service life of wheel bearing.
12-point nut, self-locking, 70 Nm and turn 30° further
Always renew if removed
Wheel hub with wheel bearing
The ABS sensor ring is incorporated in the wheel hub
Removing and installing
Chapter
Wheel bearing and wheel hub are combined in one housing.
This wheel bearing/hub unit is maintenance-free and has zero play. There is no provision for adjustment or repair.
Hexagon bolt, 30 Nm and turn 90° further
4x
Always renew if removed
Splash plate
Bracket for handbrake cable
Always renew
Handbrake cable
Hexagon bolt, 55 Nm and turn 90° further
Always renew if removed
Mounting bracket for rear axle
Hexagon nut, 75 Nm
Washer
Washer
Insert from centre of vehicle
Two washers may be fitted on some versions. The total thickness must always be 8 mm.
Bonded rubber bush
Removing and installing:
Manually with special tools
Chapter
Using hydraulic press
VAS 6178
,
VAS 6179
and
VAS 6180
Chapter
Bolt
Install from outside of vehicle
Always renew if removed
Bracket for handbrake cable
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