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Assembly overview - multi-link rear suspension, rear brakes, Bosch ZOH BIR 38 — VW

Assembly overview - multi-link rear suspension, rear brakes, Bosch ZOH BIR 38 on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.

Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.

Assembly overview - multi-link rear suspension, rear brakes, Bosch ZOH BIR 38
Note
After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
Use the
brake filling and bleeding equipment
VAS 5234
to draw off brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.
Before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose, fit
brake pedal depressor
V.A.G 1869/2
(when doing this, release pressure in system).
Rear speed sensor
Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of hole and coat with
high-temperature paste
G 052 112 A3
.
Removing and installing
Chapter
Bolt
8 Nm
Bolt
If necessary, unscrew using
socket insert XZN 14
T10035
Fig.
.
Renew after removing
90 Nm and + 90°
Wheel bearing housing
Removing and installing
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Subframe; Assembly overview - subframe
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Brake splash plate
Removing and installing
Chapter
Bolt
M 6 x 12
Qty. 4
12 Nm
Wheel bearing unit
Removing and installing
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Suspension link wheel bearing; Assembly overview - wheel bearings
.
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Bolt
Renew after removing
Removing and installing
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Suspension link wheel bearing; Assembly overview - wheel bearings
.
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Cap
Removing and installing
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Suspension link wheel bearing; Assembly overview - wheel bearings
.
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Brake disc
272 mm in diameter
Thickness: 10 mm
Wear limit: 8 mm.
Removing and installing
Chapter
Checking: Maintenance Manual
Maintenance
Booklet
Front and rear brake discs and pads: checking condition of discs and thickness of pads
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Never remove brake discs from wheel hub by force. If necessary use penetrating fluid, because otherwise brake discs can be damaged.
Bolt
For locating brake disc.
8 Nm
Brake pads
Thickness: 12 mm not including backplate.
Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate.
Checking thickness: Maintenance Manual
Maintenance
Booklet
Front and rear brake discs and pads: checking condition of discs and thickness of pads
Always replace on both sides
Removing and installing
Chapter
Backplate with different guide pins and protective caps
Removing and installing
Chapter
Supplied assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins.
If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use lubricant sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins.
Anti-rattle spring
Always renew when changing pads.
The anti-rattle springs are different to each other and can only be installed diagonally to each other.
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Anti-rattle spring
Always renew when changing pads.
The anti-rattle springs are different to each other and can only be installed diagonally to each other.
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Brake caliper
Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads.
Removing and installing
Chapter
Repairing
Chapter
.
Adjust handbrake after repairing or renewing it
Chapter
Bolt
Self-locking
Qty. 2
Renew after removing
35 Nm
Handbrake cable
Both locking lugs must be engaged on brake caliper bracket.
Adjusting handbrake
Chapter
.
Brake hose
With banjo bolt and seals
35 Nm
Tool insert
T10035

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.