Removing and installing axle beam, four-wheel drive — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

• Renewed: securing bolts

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• If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform during assembly work. — Place engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 under axle beam.

📋 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. — Place engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 under axle beam.
4. Secure axle beam with tensioning straps of universal support.
5. Raise axle beam slightly using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931.

6. Separate electrical connector of ABS speed sensors on both sides.
7. Remove rear left and right brake pads Brake system46Rear brakes; Removing and installing brake pads.
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 shock absorber threaded connection from rear axle on both sides (arrow).
10. Loosen clamps and pull rear axle breather hoses (arrows) from connections.
11. Separate electrical connectors (1) and (2) at all-wheel drive control unit J492. Unclip line from axle assembly.
12. Mark point at which propshaft joins rear axle propshaft flange. [Note: Note that relative positions of all parts must be marked prior to removal. Parts must be reinstalled in the same position, as the imbalance may otherwise be excessive or damage to the bearings or humming noises may otherwise occur.]
13. Unbolt propshaft from rear axle propshaft flange.
14. Pull propshaft from propshaft flange and guide propshaft centrally upwards.
15. Using a suitable piece of wood as a support, place propshaft down on tunnel support (1) in this position.
16. Unscrew nuts (arrows) from leaf spring fastening at spring clamping plates on both sides.
17. Remove spring clamping plates and U bolts from axle assembly.
18. Lower axle beam using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931.
19. Loosen tensioning strap on universal support.
20. Lift axle beam off engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or 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.Make sure that marks on flange and shaft align.Carry out a road test on completion of all assembly work.]

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