Assembly overview - rear wheel suspension — VW

Assembly overview - rear wheel suspension
WARNING
It is not permitted to carry out welding and straightening operations on load-bearing or wheel-guiding suspension components.
Always renew self-locking nuts.
Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.
Caution
Bonded rubber bushes can be twisted only to a limited extent.
Tighten bolted connections on components having bonded rubber mountings only if the vehicle is standing on its wheels (or affected axle) and is unladen or if the vehicle is raised and is in the unladen position (normal position)
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Bonded rubber bush
Renewing
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Bolt
Only tighten if the vehicle is standing on its wheels and is unladen or if the vehicle is raised and is in the unladen position (normal position)
Chapter
M12 x 1.5 x 140
Always renew after removing
60 Nm + 180°
Bolt
Only tighten if the vehicle is standing on its wheels and is unladen or if the vehicle is raised and is in the unladen position (normal position)
Chapter
M12 x 1.5 x 120
Always renew after removing
60 Nm + 180°
Outer spring lug
Leaf spring
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Note
Since there are two suppliers, ensure when replacing that the same make of leaf springs are installed.
Axle assembly for vehicles with front-wheel drive
Removing and installing
Chapter
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Splash plate
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Stub axle
Note
Stub axle is no longer a replacement part in vehicles from model year 2008 onwards, but one component with axle assembly
Bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 35
Always renew after removing
75 Nm + 90°
Wheel hub with wheel bearing
Removing and installing
Chapter
This wheel hub/wheel bearing unit is maintenance and adjustment-free. Adjustments and repairs are not possible!
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
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The ABS sensor ring is integrated into this component.
Bolt
Note
When bolt is loosened or tightened, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels.
M16 x 1.5 x 72
Always renew after removing
180 Nm + 180°
Dust cap
Always renew after removing
Pressing off and driving in
Note
A proper seal can be achieved only by installing a new grease cap.
Bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 70
Always renew after removing
U bolt
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Bolt
Only tighten if the vehicle is standing on its wheels and is unladen or if the vehicle is raised and is in the unladen position (normal position)
Chapter
M12 x 1.5 x 54
Always renew after removing
60 Nm + 90°
Bolt for cover plate
M6 x 10
9 Nm
Coupling rod
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Heat shield
Anti-roll bar
Removing and installing
Chapter
Only vehicles with an installed rear axle with a loading of more than 1,100 kg.
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
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Rubber mounting
Clamp
Bolt
M10 x 25
60 Nm
Nut
M12 x 1.5
Self-locking
Always renew after removing
65 Nm
Shock absorber
Removing and installing
Chapter
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Bolt
M14 x 1.5 x 70
Shock absorber threaded connection to body, may also optionally be bolted with nut.
Always renew after removing
100 Nm + 90°
Bolt
M12 x 1.5 x 120
Always renew after removing
Nut
Always renew after removing
20 Nm
Nut
Only tighten if the vehicle is standing on its wheels and is unladen or if the vehicle is raised and is in the unladen position (normal position)
Chapter
M12 x 1.5
Always renew after removing
75 Nm + 90°
Nut
Only tighten if the vehicle is standing on its wheels and is unladen or if the vehicle is raised and is in the unladen position (normal position)
Chapter
M12 x 1.5
Always renew after removing
100 Nm
Bump stop
Saddle plate
Nut
M12 x 1.5
Always renew after removing
60 Nm + 90°
Bolt
M10 x 1.5 x 20
55 Nm
Bump stop
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
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Inner spring lug
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
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Bonded rubber bush
Renewing
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