Rear Axle - Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 Service Training

Rear axle

The rear axle of the Tiguan is based on the four-link 4Motion rear axle from the Passat. The aluminium subframe
has been replaced with a weight-optimised new development made from high-strength steels. Furthermore new
wheel dampers are used. They have a greater oil volume. This prevents the damper oil becoming too hot during
off-road usage.
4Motion rear axle
The 4Motion version uses the Passat 2006 rear axle.
The damper characteristics, the springs and the
anti-roll bars have been adapted according to the
axle loads.
Rear axle for front-wheel drive
version
The 4Motion rear axle is also used on the front-wheel
drive version. The propshaft, rear-axle differential
and the drive shafts are simply omitted and the wheel
bearings for the front-wheel drive version are fitted.
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