Removing and installing axle assembly — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

• Renewed: securing bolts

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• Only vehicles with a rear axle with a loading of more than 1,100 kg.
• Only use new securing bolts and securing nuts!On installation, make sure that leaf spring guide bolt engages in leaf spring mounting bore.Carry out a road test on completion of all assembly work.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2. Secure both sides of vehicle to lifting platform using tensioning straps T10038 at a suitable point.
3. ⚠ If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform during assembly work. — Position engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931(1) beneath axle beam (2), and secure it with tensioning strap T10038.
4. Raise axle beam (2) slightly using engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931(1). [Note: Only vehicles with a rear axle with a loading of more than 1,100 kg.]
5. Remove bolts (1) of anti-roll bar retaining clamps on both sides.

6. Separate electrical connector (4) of ABS speed sensors on both sides.
7. Remove rear left and right brake pads Brake system46Rear brakes.
8. If fitted, remove rear left vehicle level sender G76Running gear, axles, steering43Adaptive suspension; Removing and installing rear vehicle level sender G76/G77.
9. Unscrew nuts (6) of shock absorber threaded connection on both sides and remove securing bolts.
10. Remove shock absorbers from rear axle mounts.
11. Unscrew nuts (2) from leaf spring threaded connection on both sides.
12. Remove spring clamping plates (3) and U bolts (5) from axle assembly.
13. Lower axle beam with engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931.
14. Loosen tensioning strap on universal support, and lift axle beam off engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931. [Note: Only use new securing bolts and securing nuts!On installation, make sure that leaf spring guide bolt engages in leaf spring mounting bore.Carry out a road test on completion of all assembly work.]

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