Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle: VW Golf VII Variant / Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

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• The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed.
• If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a great danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform! — Position engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 underneath.
• Mark positions of bolts (arrows) on mounting bracket (1) on left and right sides of vehicle and remove them.

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove rear wheels.
4. Release and pull off connector on rear left and right speed sensors.
5. Remove left and right brake calipers and tie to body with wire Brake system46Rear brake; Assembly overview - rear brake.

6. Unclip electric cable (1) from both sides (arrows) of retainer (2) on axle beam.
7. Release and pull off connector (1) on rear left vehicle level sender G76.
8. Unclip line (2) from clip (arrow).
9. Unclip brake line (1) from clip (arrow) on right mounting bracket. [Note: The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed.]
10. Remove springs .
11. Use tensioning straps T10038(1) to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides.
12. ⚠ If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a great danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform! — Position engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 underneath.
13. Unclip electrical wiring (2) at mounting bracket (1) and axle beam and move clear.
14. Mark positions of bolts (arrows) on mounting bracket (1) on left and right sides of vehicle and remove them.
15. Take up weight of rear axle slightly using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931(1).
16. Unbolt rear axle from shock absorbers (arrows).
17. Lower rear axle using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931(1).

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