Repairing rear axle, all models except caddy — VW

Jetta rear axle

=> page
42-9

Caddy rear axle

=> page
42-13

Note:

Welding and straightening operations on axle beam and stub axles are not permitted.

Cap
New from 8.77

Washer
New from 8.77 see note

Note:

The new shock absorber mountings from 8.77 can be installed in vehicles built before 8.77 together with new shock absorber.

Rubber bush, upper
New from 8.77 => page
42-1
, note of number
2

Rubber bush, lower
New from 8.77 => page
42-1
, note of number
2

Spacer
42 mm long
New from August 77 => page
42-1
, note of number
2

Spring seat, Golf GTI-Special model
=> page
42-9

Coil spring
If noisy, (spring clatters), fit damping hose on top and bottom of coils.
Check springs for paint damage, for allocation => page
42-10

Shock absorber
Under normal driving conditions, defective shock absorbers make rumbling noises and are to be replaced
Shock absorbers are maintenance-free.If slight traces of oil appear on the shock absorbers, it is not necessary to change them. If an excessive amount of oil is lost, the piston rod in the shock absorber moves jerkily when pulled out or pushed in. Shock absorber oil cannot be replenished.
Mod: From August 77 - long thread, can be installed in vehicles built prior to 8.77 together with new cap

Rear axle
Check for bending =>Fig.
4
Remove complete =>Fig.
5

30 Nm
Anti-roll bar
Only for vehicles with 81 kW engine

70 Nm
Washer (small)
45 Nm
45 Nm
Note =>Fig.
3

Washer (large)
Mounting with bonded rubber bush
If worn replace complete (with rear axle installed)
Note installation position =>Fig.
2

Note:

For the Jetta, do not mix up this.

Handbrake cable clip
Install before fitting mounting

Spring seat, lower
Protective tube
Install if not fitted (Standard as of Chassis No. 17 A 0 004 320)

Buffer
There are different versions
Use same type when renewing

Circlip
Ring
Shoulder on inside diameter must grip circlip

Spacer
36 mm long

Slotted nut 20 Nm
Loosening and tightening =>Fig.
1

Rubber bush, lower
Rubber bush, upper
Washer
35 Nm
Cap
R + I from inside
Luggage compartment
Use special tool 3079 to counter => page
42-8

Fig.1
Removing slotted nut

Counter by holding on the flats (-arrow-).

Fig.2
Adjusting the position of mounting

The mounting is to be positioned so that the upper edge "A" is approximately parallel to line "B". When in this position, tighten nut "C".

Fig.3
Drilling out studs

If a stud shears when removing the nuts securing rear axle to body, the stud must be drilled out and the hole tapped with an M 10 thread -arrow- .

1 -
Drill through using 8.0 mm diameter drill.
2 -
Tap M 10 thread.
3 -
Secure rear axle to body with M 10 x 40 bolts (tensile class 10.9).

Fig.4
Checking axle beam

Visually check the axle beam gusset plate (-arrow-) for kinking. If kinked renew. When in doubt check toe and camber.

Nominal values => page
44-15
.

Fig.5
Removing rear axle complete

1 -
Detach handbrake cable from handbrake lever -A-.
2 -
Detach brake hose at the location shown -B-.
3 -
Detach suspension strut from body -C-.
Use special tool 3079 and ring spanner box end wrench insert with 17 mm opening.
4 -
Detach rear axle from body -D-.

After installing, bleed brakes => page
47-57
.

Fig.6
Special tool 3079 to counter when removing shock absorber.

Spring seat for Golf GTI-Special model

To ensure that the tyres on the rear axle have adequate clearance in all conditions the edge of the upper spring seat has been partially removed (-arrow-).
When repairing, ensure that the cut off part of the seat is parallel to the wheel. The lower spring seat should be turned if necessary.
The coil spring is unchanged.

Jetta rear axle

All Jetta vehicles are fitted with an anti-roll bar
18 mm dia. for vehicles with 1.3 and 1.5 l engines.
20.5 mm dia. for vehicles with 1.6 l engines (GLI).

The bonded rubber bushes in the brackets for the rear axle suspension have a greater shore hardness compared to the brackets for the Golf/Scirocco. To avoid noise, the brackets must not be interchanged.