Removing and installing rear axle (torsion beam axle - front-wheel drive vehicles) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

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• The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed.

📋 Procedure

1. Before starting work, measure distance from centre of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing .
2. Release handbrake.
3. Remove rear wheels .
4. If fitted, remove underbody trim in area of axle beam General body repairs, exterior66Underbody trim; Exploded view - underbody trim.
5. Release and unplug connector on rear speed sensor (both sides) and on electromechanical parking brake motor (both sides).

6. Unclip electrical wire (1) from bracket (2) on axle beam (both sides) (arrows) and move clear.
7. Detach brake calipers on both sides and tie to body with wire Brake system46Rear brakes; Exploded view - rear brake.
8. Release and unplug connector (1) from rear left vehicle level sender G76.
9. Detach wire (2) from clip (arrow).
10. Detach brake line (1) from clip (arrow) on mounting bracket (right-side). [Note: The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed.]
11. Remove springs .
12. Position engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931(item 2) with support plate (1) under axle beam and secure with strap.
13. Unclip electrical wiring harness (2) at mounting bracket (1) and axle beam and move clear.
14. ⚠ Risk of damage to threads of bolts securing axle beam to body.DO NOT use an impact wrench when loosening or tightening the bolts that secure the axle beam to the body.Always fit all bolts by hand; make the first few turns by hand. — Mark positions of bolts (arrows) on mounting bracket (1) on both sides of vehicle.
15. Remove bolt (1) on shock absorber on both sides (2).
16. Lower rear axle with engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931.
17. Check and adjust wheel alignment .

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