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Seat Leon 2013 Workshop Manual

Running gear, axles, steering
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León 2013 ➤
León ST 2013 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering
Edition 06.2018
Service Department. Technical Information

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  • Page 1 Service Workshop Manual León 2013 ➤ León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering Edition 06.2018 Service Department. Technical Information...
  • Page 2 Service List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups R e p a i r G r o u p 00 - Technical data 40 - Front suspension 42 - Rear suspension 43 - Self-levelling suspension 44 - Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry 48 - Steering Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Contents 00 - Technical data ........... . Safety instructions .
  • Page 4 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft ..... . 120 Removing and installing drive shaft heat shield .
  • Page 5 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Removing and installing front body acceleration senders G341 / G342 ....278 Removing and installing rear body acceleration sender G343 .
  • Page 6 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Repairing steering box ........... . 385 Sensors .

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 00 – Technical data Safety instructions (ERL003798; Edition 06.2018) ⇒ “1.1 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with a start/ stop system”, page 1 ⇒ “1.2 Safety precautions when working on a high-voltage sys‐ tem”, page 1 ⇒...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions When Working In The Vicinity Of High-Voltage Components

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Never support tools on high-voltage cables or connectors. – Never bend high-voltage cables tightly or kink them. – Always connect high-voltage connectors according to coding. Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components Danger to life due to high voltage The high voltage system carries high voltage.

  • Page 9: Repair Instructions

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Repair instructions ⇒ “2.1 Leaking shock absorbers”, page 3 ⇒ “2.2 Noisy shock absorbers”, page 3 ⇒ “2.3 Checking shock absorbers when removed”, page 4 ⇒...

  • Page 10: Checking Shock Absorbers When Removed

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Checking shock absorbers when re‐ moved Defective shock absorbers can be identified by loud rumbling noises when driving, caused by wheel hopping, especially on bad roads.

  • Page 11: Gaskets, Seals

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Gaskets, seals ♦ Always renew oil seals and seals. ♦ Check contact surface on housing or shafts for burrs and dam‐ age after removing the seals, and repair as required. ♦...
  • Page 12 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- ♦ Tensioning strap - T10038- ♦ Mounting - T10149- Caution All bolts on running gear components with bonded rubber bushes may be tightened only when the component is in the unladen position (normal position).
  • Page 13 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Before raising wheel unit, secure vehicle to arms of lifting platform using tensioning straps - T10038- . WARNING If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform/hoist.
  • Page 14 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 2.8.2 Raising wheel bearing assembly to un‐ laden position (vehicles with coil springs), rear axle Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- ♦...
  • Page 15 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Caution All bolts on running gear components with bonded rubber bushes may be tightened only when the component is in the unladen position (normal position). The bonded metal-rubber bushes have a limited torsion mar‐...
  • Page 16 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Respective nuts and bolts may be tightened only when dimension -a- between the centre of wheel hub and edge of wheel housing has been attained. Note This measurement must be taken with the suspension in the un‐...

  • Page 17: Evaluating Accident Vehicles

    ♦ Renew damaged parts. ♦ Align the vehicle axles using a wheel alignment unit authorised by SEAT. Visual and functional check of wheels and tyres ♦ Check for true running and imbalance. ♦ Check tyres for cuts and impact damage in tread and on flanks.
  • Page 18 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Entire vehicle Also check other vehicle systems such as: ♦ Brake system including ABS ♦ Visual and functional examination of exhaust system and pas‐ senger protection Specifications for testing and adjusting can be found in the re‐...

  • Page 19: Waste Disposal

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Waste disposal ⇒ “4.1 Releasing gas and draining front gas-filled shock absorb‐ ers”, page 13 ⇒ “4.2 Releasing gas and draining rear gas-filled shock absorb‐ ers”, page 15 Releasing gas and draining front gas-fil‐...
  • Page 20 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 4.1.2 Releasing gas and draining front gas-fil‐ led shock absorbers, DCC shock ab‐ sorbers – Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice. WARNING Safety goggles must be worn when drilling. –...

  • Page 21: Releasing Gas And Draining Rear Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Releasing gas and draining rear gas-fil‐ led shock absorbers ⇒ “4.2.1 Releasing gas and draining rear gas-filled shock absorb‐ ers, conventional shock absorbers”, page 15 ⇒...
  • Page 22 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 4.2.2 Releasing gas and draining rear gas-fil‐ led shock absorbers, DCC shock ab‐ sorbers – Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice. WARNING Safety goggles must be worn when drilling. –...

  • Page 23: Front Suspension

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 40 – Front suspension Front axle ⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - front axle”, page 17 Overview of fitting locations - front axle ⇒ “2 Subframe”, page 18 II - ⇒...

  • Page 24: Subframe

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Subframe ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - subframe”, page 18 ⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing subframe without steering rack”, page 19 ⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing subframe with steering rack”, page ⇒...

  • Page 25: Removing And Installing Subframe Without Steering Rack

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 8 - Left support 9 - Bolt ❑ Always renew after removing ❑ M8: 20 Nm +90° ❑ M10: 50 Nm +90° 10 - Bolt ❑...
  • Page 26 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Removing Note The subframe is removed together with the suspension links. – Remove wheels. – Remove lower noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐ terior installation; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Assembly overview - Noise insulation .
  • Page 27 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove nuts -arrows- on both sides of vehicle. – Remove nut -1- from coupling rod -3- (left and right sides). – Pull out coupling rod -3- from anti-roll bar -2- on left and right side.
  • Page 28 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove bolts -1- for steering box. – Prise steering box out of dowel sleeves of subframe. – Position engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -1- under sub‐ frame –...

  • Page 29: Removing And Installing Subframe With Steering Rack

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Note Tighten nuts -arrows- in unladen state ⇒ page 5 – On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic setting ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester. Specified torques ♦...
  • Page 30 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing – To prevent unintentional turning, secure steering wheel in straight-ahead position with adhesive tape -arrow-. Note Only use adhesive tape that can be completely removed af‐ ♦...
  • Page 31 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew bolt -1- from universal joint -2- and pull off universal joint in -direction of arrow-. Caution The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the electromechanical steering rack: ♦...
  • Page 32 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove bolts -1- for pendulum support. – Remove nuts -arrows- on both sides of vehicle. – Pull swivel joint out of suspension link. – Remove nut -1- from coupling rod -3- (left and right sides). –...
  • Page 33 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Disconnect connector -1- on front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or front right vehicle level sender - G289- , as applicable.
  • Page 34 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove heat shield -1- from steer‐ ing box. Note Different heat shields -1- are installed depending on the engine. On some engines it is possible to access the connectors for the steering rack without removing the heat shield.
  • Page 35 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Secure subframe to engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- with the appropriate strap. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following: –...
  • Page 36 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 2.3.2 Removing and installing subframe with steering rack, right-hand drive vehicle Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Ball joint puller - T10187- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing –...
  • Page 37 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Continuation for all vehicles – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Press foot rest -2- upwards in -direction of arrow- and remove – Fold floor covering to the rear. –...
  • Page 38 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Continuation for all vehicles – Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe -arrows-. – Remove bolts -1- for pendulum support. – Remove nut -1- from coupling rod -3- (left and right sides). –...
  • Page 39 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Using ball joint puller - T10187- -1-, press track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing, and unscrew nut. Caution Leave nut screwed several turns onto track rod ball joint shank to protect thread.
  • Page 40 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Position engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -1- under sub‐ frame – Fixing subframe ⇒ page 47 and lowering approx. 10 cm. – Disconnect connectors -1- and -2- from steering rack. –...

  • Page 41: Repairing Subframe

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Secure subframe to engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- with the appropriate strap. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following: –...
  • Page 42 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Assembly tool - T10205- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Hydraulic press - VAS 6178- ♦ Air hydraulic foot pump - VAS 6179- ♦...
  • Page 43 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Press tool - VW 412- Renewing bonded rubber bushes for pendulum support – If fitted, remove front noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation .
  • Page 44 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1 - Thrust piece for removal - VAS 6779-1- 2 - Pipe - VAS 6779-4- 3 - Pressure element - VAS 6779-5- 4 - Hydraulic press - VAS 6178- and thrust piece - T10205/13- 5 - Hexagonal nut - VAS 6779-3- 6 - Threaded spindle - VAS 6779-2- Rep.
  • Page 45 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Press out both bonded rubber bushes until upper bonded rub‐ ber bush -2- is visible in pendulum support opening -arrow- in subframe. – Visually inspect outer ring of upper bonded rubber bush -2-. •...
  • Page 46 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Press in bonded rubber bush -3- in tube - VAS 6779/6- to stop, as illustrated. Press tool - VW 412- Thrust piece - VAS 6779/5- , the side with the lettering »A« must face upwards.
  • Page 47 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1 - Retainer (Counterhold) - VAS 6779/7- 2 - Tube - VAS 6779/6- , -arrow mark- on tube must align centrally between both bolts -arrow-. 3 - Thrust piece - VAS 6779/9- 4 - Stepped ring - VAS 6779/8- ;...

  • Page 48: Removing And Installing Anti-Roll Bar

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Specified torques ♦ ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - subframe”, page 18 ♦ Bolts for pendulum support ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 ; Assembly mount‐ ings; Assembly overview - assembly mountings ♦...
  • Page 49 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Continuation for all vehicles – Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe -arrows-. – Remove bolts -1- for pendulum support. – Remove nut -1- from coupling rod -3- (left and right sides). –...
  • Page 50 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Disconnect connector -1- on front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or front right vehicle level sender - G289- , as applicable.
  • Page 51 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove bolts -1- for anti-roll bar. – Remove bolts -1- for steering box. – Prise steering box out of dowel sleeves of subframe. – Position engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -1- under sub‐ frame –...

  • Page 52: Removing And Installing Coupling Rod

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten nuts -arrows-. – On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic settings for wheel damper electronics ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester Specified torques ♦...

  • Page 53: Repairing Thread In Longitudinal Member

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove nut -1- from coupling rod -3-. – Pull coupling rod -3- out of anti-roll bar -2-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following: •...
  • Page 54 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- – If fitted, remove front noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;...
  • Page 55 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 • To fix position of subframe, locating pins - T10486/1- must be screwed one after the other into positions -3-, -5-, -7- and -8-. Note The locating pins - T10486/1- must NOT be tightened to more than 20 Nm, otherwise the threads of the locating pin will be dam‐...

  • Page 56: Lowering Subframe

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew bolt -8-. – Insert locating pins - T10486/1- -1- and tighten to 20 Nm. – Unscrew bolt -7-. – Insert locating pins - T10486/1- and tighten to 20 Nm. •...
  • Page 57 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing – Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove ig‐ nition key so that the steering lock engages.
  • Page 58 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 For left-hand drive models only – Unscrew bolt -1- and fold footwell trim -2- in -direction of arrow- towards vehicle interior. For right-hand drive models only –...
  • Page 59 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 For vehicles with natural gas engines – Detach natural gas line -1- from clip -arrow-. Continuation for all vehicles – Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe -arrows-. –...
  • Page 60 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Disconnect connector -1- on front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or front right vehicle level sender - G289- , as applicable.
  • Page 61 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Replace the seal -1-. – Slide seal -1- over collar of steering rack -2- so that rubber lip makes contacts with collar all round -arrows-. –...

  • Page 62: Suspension Strut, Upper Suspension Link

    ⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing suspension strut”, page 57 ⇒ “3.3 Repairing suspension strut”, page 65 Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link 1 - Spring seat ❑ Check fitting position 2 - Shock absorber ❑ Different versions possi‐...

  • Page 63: Removing And Installing Suspension Strut

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 12 - Body - front 13 - Bolt ❑ Always renew after removing ❑ 15 Nm +90° 14 - Cover Removing and installing suspension strut Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
  • Page 64 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Mounting - T10149- ♦ Puller - T10520- Removing – Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub ⇒ page 120 Caution Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after loosening bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub.
  • Page 65 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew nut -arrow- and pull coupling rod -1- out from sus‐ pension strut. – Detach wire for ABS speed sensor from suspension strut. Vehicles with vehicle level senders –...
  • Page 66 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Using press tool - T10520- : – To be able to press out the drive shaft -3-, secure press tool - T10520- -1- to the wheel hub -2- using 3 wheel bolts. –...
  • Page 67 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Continuation for all vehicles – Insert a screwdriver -1- into brake disc between brake caliper and brake carrier. – Fasten the engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- to the support - T10149- -2- with the aid of a wheelbolt on the wheel hub.
  • Page 68 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Lower wheel bearing housing -1- in direction of -arrow- using engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- . – Lower wheel bearing housing -1- until shock absorber is hang‐ ing free -arrow-.
  • Page 69 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Insert suspension strut and bolt bolts -1- to body. – Position engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- under support - T10149- and secure wheel bearing housing. –...
  • Page 70 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Lower wheel bearing housing -1- in direction of -arrow- using engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- . – Press wheel bearing housing upwards using engine and gear‐ box jack - VAS 6931- thus nearing the suspension strut.

  • Page 71: Repairing Suspension Strut

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten nuts -arrows-. – On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic setting ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester. Specified torques ♦ ⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspen‐ sion link”, page 56 ♦...
  • Page 72 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Suspension strut clamp - V.A.G 1752- ♦ Commercially available ratchet Operation process – Remove coil spring strut ⇒ page 58 Removing spring – Clamp suspension strut support clamp - V.A.G 1752/20- -4- in a vice.
  • Page 73 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Installing spring – Insert spring seat -1- into shock absorber -2-. – Fit coil spring -3- with spring compressor - V.A.G 1752/1- onto lower spring seat.

  • Page 74: Lower Suspension Link, Swivel Joint

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Lower suspension link, swivel joint ⇒ “4.1 Assembly overview - lower suspension link, swivel joint”, page 68 ⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing lower suspension link”, page 69 ⇒...

  • Page 75: Removing And Installing Lower Suspension Link

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 11 - Subframe Removing and installing lower suspen‐ sion link ⇒ “4.2.1 Removing and installing lower suspension link, vehicle with manual gearbox or dual clutch gearbox 0CW”, page 69 ⇒...
  • Page 76 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Continuation for all vehicles – Unscrew nuts -arrows-. – Pull suspension link out of swivel joint and turn wheel bearing housing to outside to relieve suspension link. –...
  • Page 77 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Tighten bolts -arrows-. Counterhold at rear bolt on nut at top while doing so. Note Use new bolts and nut! ♦ Tighten nuts and bolts -arrows- in unladen state ⇒...
  • Page 78 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Engine support - T10533- Removing – Loosen wheel bolts. – Raise vehicle. – Remove wheel. – Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
  • Page 79 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe -arrows-. – Press the engine support - T10533- fully together to as short a length as possible. – Screw the engine support - T10533- -2- under large angle -arrow- onto the gearbox.
  • Page 80 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Swivel suspension link -1- to rear and pull out of subframe in -direction of arrow-. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order. During this step, observe the following: –...

  • Page 81: Checking Swivel Joint

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Install exhaust system bracket on the subframe -arrows-. Perform further installation in reverse order, paying attention to the following: Note The lever of the vehicle level sender must point towards the ♦...

  • Page 82: Removing And Installing Swivel Joint

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Radial play: checking – Press lower part of wheel forcefully inwards and outwards in -direction of arrow-. Note There should be no palpable or visible “play” during both tests. ♦...
  • Page 83 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Puller - T10520- Removing – Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub ⇒ page 120 Caution Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after loosening bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub.
  • Page 84 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Continuation for all vehicles – Unscrew nuts -arrows-. – Pull drive shaft slightly out of wheel hub. If the drive shaft cannot be pulled out of the wheel bearing by hand, use press tool - T10520- .
  • Page 85 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – It is essential to follow specified sequence. I - Tighten knurled nut -1- hand-tight. II - Turn only bolt -2- using a spanner in order to press out drive shaft with press tool - T10520- .

  • Page 86: Renewing Bonded Rubber Bush For Lower Suspension Link

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten nuts -arrows-. Note The lever of the vehicle level sender must point towards the ♦ outside of the vehicle. Thread of vehicle level sender must be screwed into outer hole ♦...
  • Page 87 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Assembly tool - T10219- ♦ Tightening plate - VW 402- ♦ Press tool - VW 411- ♦ Press tool - VW 412- –...
  • Page 88 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Pressing out bonded rubber bush – Press out bonded rubber bush as shown. Press tool - VW 411- Tube - T10219/1- (the cut-out must face the suspension link) Tightening plate - VW 402- Insert the bonded rubber bush –...
  • Page 89 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Press bush back slightly in the suspension link. Press tool - VW 412- Pipe - T10219/1- Tightening plate - VW 402- The dimensions -a- and -b- must be the same. –...
  • Page 90 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Tube for wheel bearing - 3345- ♦ Assembly tool - 3348- ♦ Tightening plate - VW 401- ♦ Press tool - VW 411- ♦...
  • Page 91 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Pressing out bonded rubber bush – Press out bonded rubber bush as shown. Press tool - VW 411- Assembly tool - 3348- Wishbone Tube for wheel bearing - 3345- Tightening plate - VW 401- Installation position of bonded rubber bushes •...
  • Page 92 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Grease bonded rubber bush: The kidney-shaped area -1- of the rubber bush must be greased. – To do this, apply grease from the upper side of the kidney- shaped area -1-.

  • Page 93: Wheel Bearing

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Wheel bearing ⇒ “5.1 Assembly overview - wheel bearing”, page 87 ⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing wheel bearing housing”, page 87 ⇒ “5.3 Removing and installing wheel bearing unit”, page 93 Assembly overview - wheel bearing 1 - Protective plate 2 - Bolt...
  • Page 94 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Ball joint puller - 3287A- ♦ Splitter - 3424- ♦ Ball joint puller - T10187- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Rep. gr.40 - Front suspension...
  • Page 95 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- ♦ Rotation angle spanner - V.A.G 1756- ♦ Puller - T10520- Removing – Remove bolt for drive shaft ⇒...
  • Page 96 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Caution Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after loosening bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub. If they have to support the weight of the vehicle they will be damages and their service life will be reduced.
  • Page 97 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Remove nut -1-. – Pull bracket -2- for front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or for front right vehicle level sender - G289- out of suspension link -3-, as applicable Continuation for all vehicles –...
  • Page 98 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – It is essential to follow specified sequence. I - Tighten knurled nut -1- hand-tight. II - Turn only bolt -2- using a spanner in order to press out drive shaft with press tool - T10520- .

  • Page 99: Removing And Installing Wheel Bearing Unit

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten nuts -arrows-. Note The lever of the vehicle level sender must point towards the ♦ outside of the vehicle. Thread of vehicle level sender must be screwed into outer hole ♦...
  • Page 100 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Caution Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after loosening bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub. If they have to support the weight of the vehicle they will be damages and their service life will be reduced.
  • Page 101 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove bolts -arrows-. – Take wheel bearing unit out of wheel bearing housing. Caution • Avoid dirtying or damaging the seal when picking up, lay‐ ing down or storing the wheel bearing.
  • Page 102 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten nuts -arrows-. Note The lever of the vehicle level sender must point towards the ♦ outside of the vehicle. Thread of vehicle level sender must be screwed into outer hole ♦...

  • Page 103: Drive Shaft

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Drive shaft ⇒ “6.1 Overview - drive shaft”, page 97 ⇒ “6.2 Assembly overview - drive shaft”, page 98 ⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing drive shaft”, page 103 ⇒...

  • Page 104: Assembly Overview - Drive Shaft

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 VL100 VL107 AAR3300i inser‐ AAR3300i bol‐ Cover between inner joint and drive flange Inner joint pushed into gearbox (only automatic gearbox) Assembly overview - drive shaft ⇒...
  • Page 105 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ❑ Corresponding to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue“ETKA” 9 - Retaining ring ❑ Always renew after removing ❑ Insert in groove in shaft 10 - Dustguard for constant velocity joint ❑...
  • Page 106 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 6.2.2 Assembly overview - drive shaft, constant velocity joint VL107 1 - Bolt ❑ Always renew after re‐ moving ❑ Loosening and tighten‐ ⇒ page 120 ❑...
  • Page 107 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 11 - Locking plate 12 - Cover ❑ Drive off carefully with drift ❑ Coat sealing surface of constant velocity joint with -D 454 300 A2- before installing. ❑...
  • Page 108 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 6.2.3 Assembly overview - drive shaft, triple roller joint AAR3300i 1 - Bolt ❑ Always renew after re‐ moving ❑ Loosening and tighten‐ ⇒ page 120 ❑...

  • Page 109: Removing And Installing Drive Shaft

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 12 - Clamp ❑ Always renew after removing ❑ Tightening ⇒ page 136 13 - Adapter 14 - Joint body ❑ Removing ⇒ page 134 15 - Multi-point socket head bolt ❑...
  • Page 110 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Puller - T10520- Caution When removing and installing drive shafts, do not allow them to hang free and stop against joints due to over bending. Removing –...
  • Page 111 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Remove nut -1-. – Pull bracket -2- for front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or for front right vehicle level sender - G289- out of suspension link -3-, as applicable Continuation for all vehicles –...
  • Page 112 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Using press tool - T10520- : – To be able to press out the drive shaft -3-, secure press tool - T10520- -1- to the wheel hub -2- using 3 wheel bolts. –...
  • Page 113 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten nuts -arrows-. Note Lever on vehicle level sender must face towards outside of ♦ vehicle. Thread of vehicle level sender must be screwed into outer hole ♦...
  • Page 114 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Puller - T10520- Caution When removing and installing drive shafts, do not allow them to hang free and stop against joints due to over bending. Removing –...
  • Page 115 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Remove nut -1-. – Pull bracket -2- for front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or for front right vehicle level sender - G289- out of suspension link -3-, as applicable Continuation for all vehicles –...
  • Page 116 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Using press tool - T10520- : – To be able to press out the drive shaft -3-, secure press tool - T10520- -1- to the wheel hub -2- using 3 wheel bolts. –...
  • Page 117 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten nuts -arrows-. Note The lever of the vehicle level sender must point towards the ♦ outside of the vehicle. Thread of vehicle level sender must be screwed into outer hole ♦...
  • Page 118 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Wedge (aluminium) - T10161- ♦ Puller - T10520- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Caution When removing and installing drive shafts, do not allow them to hang free and stop against joints due to over bending.
  • Page 119 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Caution Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after loosening bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub. If they have to support the weight of the vehicle they will be damages and their service life will be reduced.
  • Page 120 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew nuts -arrows-. – Pull wheel bearing housing with swivel joint out of suspension link. – Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub and fasten to the bodywork.
  • Page 121 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Insert wedge - T10161- -1- between gearbox housing and tri‐ ple roller joint. – Press inner joint out of gearbox by striking wedge - T10161- with a rubber hammer.
  • Page 122 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten nuts -arrows-. Note Ensure that boot is not damaged or twisted. Note ♦ The lever of the vehicle level sender must point towards the outside of the vehicle.
  • Page 123 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Puller - T10520- Caution When removing and installing drive shafts, do not allow them to hang free and stop against joints due to over bending. Removing –...
  • Page 124 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Remove nut -1-. – Pull bracket -2- for front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or for front right vehicle level sender - G289- out of suspension link -3-, as applicable Continuation for all vehicles –...
  • Page 125 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – It is essential to follow specified sequence. I - Tighten knurled nut -1- hand-tight. II - Turn only bolt -2- using a spanner in order to press out drive shaft with press tool - T10520- .

  • Page 126: Loosening And Tightening Threaded Connections Of Drive Shaft

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Bolt swivel joint to suspension link -arrows-. Note Ensure that boot is not damaged or twisted. – Fit inner joint of drive shaft in position and pre-tighten bolts in diagonal sequence to 10 Nm.
  • Page 127 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Socket, AF 24 - T10361 A- ♦ Digital Torque wrench - VAG 1756A- Caution Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after loosening bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub.

  • Page 128: Removing And Installing Drive Shaft Heat Shield

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove bolt -arrow-. Tighten outer bolt on drive shaft. – Renew outer bolt for drive shaft. Note It must be ensured that the wheels do not yet touch the floor when the drive shaft is being tightened.
  • Page 129 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Tightening plate - VW 401- ♦ Tightening plate - VW 402- ♦ Press tool - VW 408 A- ♦...
  • Page 130 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Pliers - VW 161 A- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Clamp tensioner - V.A.G 1682- ♦ Assembly tool - T10065- ♦...
  • Page 131 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Puller - T10382- Removing the dustguard for exterior constant velocity joint – Clamp drive shaft in vice using protective jaw covers. – Push the dust guard backwards. –...
  • Page 132 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Pressing off inner constant velocity joint Assembling Installation position of the plate spring on the joint Dished spring Pressing on inner constant velocity joint Note Chamfer on internal circumference of ball hub (splines) must face contact shoulder on drive shaft.
  • Page 133 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Tighten clamp on outer joint – Apply clamp tensioner - V.A.G 1682- as illustrated. Ensure jaws of tensioner lie in corners -arrows B- of ear on O-type clip. –...
  • Page 134 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Tightening plate - VW 401- ♦ Tightening plate - VW 402- ♦ Press tool - VW 408 A- ♦...
  • Page 135 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Universal tool - VW 771- ♦ Puller - T10382- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing the dustguard for exterior constant velocity joint – Clamp drive shaft in vice using protective jaw covers. –...
  • Page 136 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Pull constant velocity joint from drive shaft with puller - T10382- and multi-purpose tool - VW 771- . Holding plate - T10382/1- Spindles - T10382/2- Driving on outer constant velocity joint –...
  • Page 137 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Coat sealing surface of cover with -D 454 300 A2- . – Apply continuous bead of sealant with ∅ 2…3 mm past inner edge of holes -arrow- to clean surface of cover. –...
  • Page 138 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Tightening clamp on small diameter Checking outer constant velocity joint ⇒ page 137 Checking inner constant velocity joint ⇒ page 138 Checking function of constant velocity joint ⇒...
  • Page 139 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Thrust pad - VW 447 H- ♦ Spring-type clip pliers - V.A.G 1275- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦...
  • Page 140 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Puller - T10382- Removing the dustguard for exterior constant velocity joint – Clamp drive shaft in vice using protective jaw covers. – Push the dust guard backwards. –...
  • Page 141 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Press triple roller star off drive shaft. – Pull boot off shaft. – Clean shaft, joint body and groove for seal. Assembling triple roller joint –...
  • Page 142 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Install clip. Note Clamping lug of clamp -arrow A- must be located between secur‐ ing flanges of joint body -arrows B-. This is the only way of assuring that the multi-point socket head bolts can be guided cor‐...

  • Page 143: Checking Outer Constant Velocity Joint

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Tightening clamp on small diameter of inner/outer joint Checking outer constant velocity joint The joint is to be dismantled to renew the grease if it is heavily soiled, or to check the running surfaces of the balls for wear and damage.

  • Page 144: Checking Inner Constant Velocity Joint

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Swing segment of hub into square cage window. – Remove the hub from the cage. The six balls for each joint belong to a tolerance group. Check stub axle, hub, cage and balls for small indentations (pitting) and traces of seizing.
  • Page 145 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Insert hub into cage via the two chamfers. The hub can be installed in any position. Press balls into cage. The ball hub has two different distances between the ball tracks: a smaller one and a larger one.

  • Page 146: Rear Suspension

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 42 – Rear suspension Rear axle ⇒ “1.1 Overview - rear axle”, page 140 ⇒ “1.2 Lowering rear axle”, page 143 ⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing rear axle”, page 149 ⇒...
  • Page 147 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1.1.2 Overview - rear axle, multi-link suspension ⇒ “3 Subframe”, page 167 II - ⇒ “4 Anti-roll bar”, page 190 III - ⇒ “5 Suspension link, track rod”, page 195 IV - ⇒...
  • Page 148 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1.1.3 Overview - rear axle, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive ⇒ “3 Subframe”, page 167 II - ⇒ “4 Anti-roll bar”, page 190 III - ⇒ “5 Suspension link, track rod”, page 195 Rep.

  • Page 149: Lowering Rear Axle

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 IV - ⇒ “6 Suspension strut, shock absorber, spring”, page 205 ⇒ “7 Wheel bearing, trailing arm”, page 223 VI - ⇒ “8 Drive shaft”, page 256 Lowering rear axle ⇒...
  • Page 150 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Assembly tool - 3301- ♦ Assembly tool - 3346- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Gearbox jack - VAS 6931- Lowering subframe with attachments –...
  • Page 151 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove rear silencer of exhaust system ⇒ Rep. gr. 26 ; Ex‐ haust pipes/silencers; Assembly overview - silencers . Vehicles with vehicle level senders –...
  • Page 152 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew rear right bolt of subframe -arrow-. – Screw spindle - 3346/2- into thread of longitudinal member using thrust piece of assembly tool - 3301- and nut - 3346/3- . -3346/2- Spindle Subframe Thrust piece from assembly tool - 3301-...
  • Page 153 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- Lowering subframe with attachments – Remove rear wheels. – Unbolt brake calipers on both sides of vehicle and suspend from body.
  • Page 154 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Pull out retaining clip -1- on both sides of vehicle. – Move brake line clear of retainer. Note Do not open brake line. – Detach propshaft from rear final drive and secure ⇒ Propshaft and rear final drive;...

  • Page 155: Removing And Installing Rear Axle

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Removing and installing rear axle ⇒ “1.3.1 Removing and installing rear axle, torsion beam axle”, page 149 ⇒ “1.3.2 Removing and installing rear axle, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive”, page 151 ⇒...
  • Page 156 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove right and left brake calipers and hang on the body with wire ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 46 ; Rear brake; Assembly overview - rear brake . Vehicles with electrical parking brake –...
  • Page 157 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- – Unclip electrical wiring -2- at mounting bracket -1- and axle beam and move clear. – Mark positions of bolts -arrows- on mounting bracket -1- on left and right sides of vehicle and remove them.
  • Page 158 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Tensioning strap - T10038- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing subframe with attachments – Remove rear wheels. – Unplug electrical connector -1- from ABS speed sensor on both sides and move clear.
  • Page 159 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – First pull handbrake cable -1- off locking lugs, then pull com‐ pletely out of bracket -2-. – Detach electrical wiring harness from retainers -arrows- and move clear.
  • Page 160 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unclip electrical wire -2- on mounting bracket -1- and move clear. – Mark installation position of mounting bracket -1- on body. – Remove bolts -arrows-. –...
  • Page 161 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1.3.3 Removing and installing rear axle, multi- link suspension, four-wheel drive Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Tensioning strap - T10038- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing subframe with attachments –...
  • Page 162 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – First pull handbrake cable -1- off locking lugs, then pull com‐ pletely out of bracket -2-. – Detach electrical wiring harness from retainers -arrows- and move clear.
  • Page 163 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove bolts -arrows-. – Lower subframe with attachments about 20 mm. – Disconnect connector on all-wheel drive coupling above final drive. – Carefully lower subframe with attachments 30 mm further. Note When lowering, ensure sufficient clearance of brake lines, elec‐...

  • Page 164: Removing And Installing Shield For Rear Axle

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Removing and installing shield for rear axle Removing – Remove nuts -1-. – Pull off shield -2- downwards from subframe and, at the same time, detach at top -arrow-. Installing –...

  • Page 165: Axle Beam

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Axle beam ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - axle beam”, page 159 ⇒ “2.2 Renewing bonded rubber bush for axle beam”, page 159 Assembly overview - axle beam 1 - Cover 2 - Bolt ❑...
  • Page 166 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Tensioning strap - T10038- ♦ Assembly tool - T10254- ♦ Assembly tool - T10495- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Rep. gr.42 - Rear suspension...
  • Page 167 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- ♦ Air hydraulic foot pump - VAS 6179- ♦ Hydraulic press - VAS 6178- with press attachment - 10205/13- Modifying tube - T10495/2- Caution...
  • Page 168 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Release and pull off connector -1- on rear left vehicle level sender - G76- . – Detach wire -2- from clip -arrow-. –...
  • Page 169 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Use tensioning straps - T10038- to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides. WARNING If the vehicle is not strapped down, it may slip off the lifting platform! –...
  • Page 170 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1 - Spindle - T10254/5- 2 - Nut - T10254/4- 3 - Hydraulic press - VAS 6178- and thrust piece - T10205/13- 4 - Tightening plate - T10495/3- 5 - Pipe - T10495/2- ♦...
  • Page 171 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Installing – Note correct position of bonded rubber bush -1- relative to axle beam -2-. Lug -arrow A- on bonded rubber bush -1- must point towards notch -arrow B- on axle beam -2-.
  • Page 172 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Before pressing in bonded rubber bush, make sure that mark‐ ing on bush is in line with marking on axle beam. – Press bonded rubber bush in to stop. –...

  • Page 173: Subframe

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Subframe ⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - subframe”, page 167 ⇒ “3.3 Secure the subframe”, page 169 ⇒ “3.4 Repairing subframe”, page 177 Assembly overview - subframe ⇒...
  • Page 174 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 3.1.2 Assembly overview - subframe, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive 1 - Subframe ❑ Removing and installing subframe with attach‐ ments ⇒ page 155 2 - Rear bonded rubber bush ❑...

  • Page 175: Assembly Overview - Add-On Parts For Subframe

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Assembly overview - add-on parts for subframe 1 - Trim upholstery ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 158 ❑ When installing, the shield must be attached to the subframe ⇒...
  • Page 176 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Locking device - T10096- ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- ♦ Rear axle support - T10552- Preparing rear axle support - T10552- –...
  • Page 177 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Turn support - T10552/2- -2- in such a way that hollow points perpendicular to the direction of travel. – Set dimension -b-. b - 330 mm Tighten bolt -arrow- to 30 Nm.
  • Page 178 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten bolt -arrow- to 30 Nm. – Position rear axle support - T10552- -1- with engine and gear‐ box jack - VAS 6931- -5- under rear axle and jack up. –...
  • Page 179 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Installing locating pins - T10096- – Unscrew bolt -1- on left and right. • To fix position of subframe, locating pins - T10096- must be screwed in successively at positions -2- and -3- on both sides of vehicle.
  • Page 180 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- ♦ Rear axle support - T10552- Preparing rear axle support - T10552- – Loosen bolts -arrows- and set dimension -a-. a - 250 mm Tighten bolts -arrow-.
  • Page 181 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Loosen mounting pins - T10552/1- -3- at bottom on both sides. – Set dimension -c-. c - 47 mm – Turn threaded sleeve of mounting pins - T10552/1- -3- on both sides to set dimension -d-.
  • Page 182 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Insert mounting pins - T10552/1- -2- in holes of rear axle -arrows A-. – Secure support - T10552/2- -3- on rear axle using tensioning strap -4-.

  • Page 183: Repairing Subframe

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Screw in locating pins - T10096- -1-. Note The locating pins - T10096- must not be tightened to more than 20 Nm, otherwise the threads of the locating pins will be dam‐ aged.
  • Page 184 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Assembly tool - T10263- ♦ Assembly tool - T10356- ♦ Hydraulic press - VAS 6178- and thrust piece - T10205/13- ♦ Air hydraulic foot pump - VAS 6179- ♦...
  • Page 185 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Pull out retaining clip -1- on both sides of vehicle. Note Do not open brake line. – Use tensioning straps - T10038- to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides.
  • Page 186 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unclip brake line -1- from clip -arrow- on left side. Note The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed. – Set up special tools as shown in illustration. 1 - Hexagonal nut - T10263/5- 2 - Thrust piece - T10356/1- 3 - Subframe...
  • Page 187 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 6 - Hydraulic press - VAS 6178- and thrust piece - T10205/13- 7 - Hexagonal nut - T10263/5- 8 - Threaded spindle - T10263/4- – Take up play in special tools. –...
  • Page 188 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1 - Hexagonal nut - T10263/5- 2 - Thrust piece - T10356/7- - the marking -A- faces towards sub‐ frame 3 - Subframe 4 - Align bonded rubber bush on mark, made for this purpose (the marks must align with one another) 5 - Thrust piece - T10356/8- - the flattened sides must engage in cover of bonded rubber bush -arrows-.
  • Page 189 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Note Ensure that the hose from the hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- ♦ to the foot pump - VAS 6179- is routed between the trailing arm and the fuel tank while pressing in the bonded rubber bush.
  • Page 190 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Tensioning strap - T10038- ♦ Assembly tool - T10263- ♦ Assembly tool - T10356- ♦ Hydraulic press - VAS 6178- and thrust piece - T10205/13- ♦...
  • Page 191 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Pull out retaining clip -1- on both sides of vehicle. Note Do not open brake line. – Use tensioning straps - T10038- to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides.
  • Page 192 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unclip brake line -1- from clip -arrow- on left side. Note The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed. – Set up special tools as shown in illustration. 1 - Hexagonal nut - T10263/5- 2 - Thrust piece - T10356/5- 3 - Subframe...
  • Page 193 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 6 - Hydraulic press - VAS 6178- and thrust piece - T10205/13- 7 - Hexagonal nut - T10263/5- 8 - Threaded spindle - T10263/4- – Take up play in special tools. –...
  • Page 194 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1 - Hexagonal nut - T10263/5- 2 - Thrust piece - T10356/7- - the marking -B- faces towards sub‐ frame 3 - Subframe 4 - Align bonded rubber bush on mark, made for this purpose (the marks must align with one another) 5 - Thrust piece - T10356/8- - the flattened sides must engage in cover of bonded rubber bush -arrows-.
  • Page 195 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Note Ensure that the bonded rubber bush does not cant at the start of the pressing action. Otherwise, the outer ring could be damaged. – Operate pump to press bonded rubber bush in until collar lies »flush«...

  • Page 196: Anti-Roll Bar

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Anti-roll bar ⇒ “4.1 Assembly overview - anti-roll bar”, page 190 ⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing anti-roll bar”, page 191 ⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing coupling rod”, page 192 Assembly overview - anti-roll bar ⇒...

  • Page 197: Removing And Installing Anti-Roll Bar

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 4.1.2 Assembly overview - anti-roll bar, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive 1 - Lower transverse link 2 - Nut ❑ Always renew after re‐ moving ❑ 20 Nm +180° 3 - Connecting rod ❑...

  • Page 198: Removing And Installing Coupling Rod

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Note The following steps are described for the left side of the vehicle. The procedure for the right side of the vehicle is identical. – Remove the coil springs ⇒...
  • Page 199 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ Tensioning strap - T10038- ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- Removing –...
  • Page 200 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with stone deflector – Remove spreader rivets -1-. – Remove bolts -2- for stone guard -3-. Continuation for all vehicles – Position engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- under trans‐ verse link.

  • Page 201: Suspension Link, Track Rod

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Suspension link, track rod ⇒ “5.1 Assembly overview - transverse links”, page 195 ⇒ “5.2 Assembly overview - track rod”, page 198 ⇒ “5.3 Removing and installing upper transverse link”, page 199 ⇒...
  • Page 202 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 11 - Lower transverse link ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 201 12 - Eccentric bolt ❑ A wheel alignment check must be performed if loosened ⇒...
  • Page 203 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 5.1.2 Assembly overview - transverse link, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive 1 - Washer 2 - Nut ❑ Always renew after re‐ moving 3 - Upper transverse link ❑...

  • Page 204: Assembly Overview - Track Rod

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ❑ Do not turn more than 90° to the left or to the right (that is, from the permitted minimum adjustment range to the maximum) 18 - Eccentric washer ❑...

  • Page 205: Removing And Installing Upper Transverse Link

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 5.2.2 Assembly overview - track rod, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive 1 - Subframe 2 - Bolt ❑ Always renew after re‐ moving ❑ 70 Nm +180° 3 - Wheel bearing housing 4 - Connecting rod ❑...
  • Page 206 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing – Loosen wheel bolts. – Raise vehicle. – Remove wheel. – Remove spring ⇒ page 215 – Unscrew nut -3- and take off washer -4-. –...

  • Page 207: Removing And Installing Lower Transverse Link

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing – Loosen wheel bolts. – Raise vehicle. – Remove wheel. – Remove spring ⇒ page 215 – Unhook line -1- from retainer -2- -arrows-. –...
  • Page 208 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing – Loosen wheel bolts. – Raise vehicle. – Remove wheel. Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Remove bolts -1-. –...

  • Page 209: Removing And Installing Coupling Rod (For Anti-Roll Bar)

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Use felt-tip pen or similar to mark position of eccentric bolt -2- in relation to subframe. – Unscrew the nut -1- and extract the bolt -2-. –...
  • Page 210 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing – Loosen wheel bolts. – Raise vehicle. – Remove wheel. – Remove bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar -1-. –...

  • Page 211: Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber, Spring

    ❑ Defective shock absorb‐ ers must always be de‐ gassed and drained be‐ fore disposal ⇒ page 15 3 - Upper spring seat ❑ Fit on “lug” on body. 4 - Spring ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 215 5 - Clamping ring ❑...
  • Page 212 ❑ Defective shock absorb‐ ers must always be de‐ gassed and drained be‐ fore disposal ⇒ page 15 3 - Upper spring seat ❑ Fit on “lug” on body. 4 - Spring ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 215 5 - Clip ❑...

  • Page 213: Shock Absorber: Removing And Fitting

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Shock absorber: removing and fitting ⇒ “6.2.1 Removing and installing shock absorber, torsion beam axle”, page 207 ⇒ “6.2.2 Removing and installing shock absorbers, multi-link sus‐ pension”, page 209 6.2.1 Removing and installing shock absorber, torsion beam axle...
  • Page 214 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove rear wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing rear wheel housing liner . Vehicles with vehicle level senders –...
  • Page 215 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Remove shock absorber. Installing Install in reverse order of removal. During this step, observe the following: – On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic setting ⇒...
  • Page 216 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Spring retainer - V.A.G 1752/3A- ♦ Adapter - V.A.G 1752/9- , not illustrated Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Tensioning strap - T10038- Removing –...
  • Page 217 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Continuation for all vehicles – Attach spring compressor -3-. Spring retainer - V.A.G 1752/3A- Adapter - V.A.G 1752/9- Spring tensor - V.A.G 1752/1- WARNING Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainers - V.A.G 1752/3A- -2-.

  • Page 218: Repairing Shock Absorber

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Continuation for all vehicles – Unscrew nut -1- and remove bolt -2-. – Remove shock absorber. Installing Install in reverse order of removal. During this step, observe the following: –...
  • Page 219 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1 - Shock absorber ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 207 ❑ Defective shock absorb‐ ers must always be de‐ gassed and drained be‐ fore disposal ⇒...
  • Page 220 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and work‐ shop equipment re‐ quired ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ Shock absorber set - T10001- ♦ Ring spanner insert (commercial type, e.g.

  • Page 221: Removing And Installing Spring

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Slide protective tube -1- onto shock absorber mounting -2-. – Fit cable tie -3- and tighten. Note The fastener -arrow- of the cable tie -3- must be located within area -a-.
  • Page 222 – If necessary, replace the lower spring plate. – Place lower plate onto bottom of coil spring. End of spring -arrow- must lie against stop on bottom spring seat. – Install spring together with spring seat. – The bottom spring seat has a pin.
  • Page 223 Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Insert upper spring seat into upper end of spring. – Bead of spring seat -arrow- must lie against coil spring cor‐ rectly. – Release tension on spring while locating upper spring seat on lug on body.
  • Page 224 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410- ♦ Suspension strut clamp - V.A.G 1752- ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- Removing – Remove rear wheel on affected side. –...
  • Page 225 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Remove bolts -1-. – Remove retainer for rear left vehicle level sender -2-. Continuation for all vehicles – Press lugs -arrows- of assembly aid -1- inwards. –...
  • Page 226 – If necessary, replace the lower spring plate. – Place lower plate onto bottom of coil spring. End of spring -arrow- must lie against stop on bottom spring seat. – Install spring together with spring seat. – The bottom spring seat has a pin.
  • Page 227 – Insert bolt -2- for shock absorber, and screw on nut -1-. – Insert bolt -2- for coupling rod -3-, and screw on nut -1-. – Release tension on spring -4- while locating upper spring seat on lug on body.
  • Page 228 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Insert assembly aid -1- and press downwards. – Lugs -arrows- must engage. • On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic setting ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester. •...

  • Page 229: Wheel Bearing, Trailing Arm

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Wheel bearing, trailing arm ⇒ “7.1 Assembly overview - wheel bearing”, page 223 ⇒ “7.2 Assembly overview - trailing arm”, page 227 ⇒ “7.3 Removing and installing wheel bearing housing”, page 227 ⇒...
  • Page 230 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1 - Dust cap ❑ Always renew after re‐ moving ❑ Pressing out and press‐ ing in ⇒ page 237 ❑ A proper seal can be achieved only by instal‐...
  • Page 231 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 7.1.2 Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive 1 - Wheel bearing housing ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 227 2 - Bonded rubber bush ❑...
  • Page 232 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 7.1.3 Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive 1 - Drive shaft 2 - Bolt ❑ Always renew after re‐ moving ❑ 90 Nm +90° 3 - Wheel bearing housing ❑...

  • Page 233: Assembly Overview - Trailing Arm

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Assembly overview - trailing arm 1 - Cover 2 - Bolt ❑ Always renew after re‐ moving ❑ 50 Nm +45° 3 - Mounting bracket 4 - Bolt ❑...
  • Page 234 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- Removing – Remove rear wheel on affected side. – Remove wheel bearing unit ⇒...
  • Page 235 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with stone deflector – Remove spreader rivets -1-. – Remove bolts -2- for stone guard -3-. Continuation for all vehicles – Disconnect electrical connector from ABS speed sensor and electromechanical parking brake motor.
  • Page 236 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Take out wheel bearing housing -6-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following: It is essential to follow specified sequence of work steps below! –...
  • Page 237 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten the bolt -1-. – Tighten nut -1-. – Detach the engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- with support - T10149- from the wheel hub. Do not tighten bolts securing trailing arm to wheel bearing housing until all other suspension components (especially spring and shock absorber) on that side are fitted.
  • Page 238 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten the bolts -2- and -3-. • On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic setting ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester. • On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic adjust‐ ment of headlights ⇒...
  • Page 239 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Caution Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after loosening bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub. If they have to support the weight of the vehicle they will be damages and their service life will be reduced.
  • Page 240 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Use tensioning straps - T10038- to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides. WARNING If the vehicle is not strapped down, it may slip off the lifting platform.
  • Page 241 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Insert wheel bearing housing -2-. – Insert bolt -1- and tighten only hand-tight. – Insert bolt -4- with washer -3-. – Insert washer -2-. –...
  • Page 242 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten the bolt -1-. – Tighten nut -1-. – Detach the engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- with support - T10149- from the wheel hub. Do not tighten bolts securing trailing arm to wheel bearing housing until all other suspension components (especially spring and shock absorber) on that side are fitted.

  • Page 243: Removing And Installing Wheel Bearing Unit

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten the bolts -2- and -3-. • On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic setting ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester. • On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic adjust‐ ment of headlights ⇒...
  • Page 244 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Fitting sleeve - 3241/4- ♦ Wheel hub cover extractor - VW 637/2- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦...
  • Page 245 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Loosen grease cap from seat by tapping lightly on the claw of the hub grease cap puller - VW 637/2- -1-. – Pry off grease cap.
  • Page 246 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Wheel bearing -1- must always be pointing upwards. – Always place wheel bearing unit on wheel hub -2-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following: –...
  • Page 247 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410- Removing – Remove rear wheel on affected side. – Loosen grease cap from seat by tapping lightly on the claw of the hub grease cap puller - VW 637/2- -1-. 7. Wheel bearing, trailing arm...
  • Page 248 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Pry off grease cap. Wheel hub cover extractor - VW 637/2- – Remove brake mount with brake caliper and fasten to body with wire ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 46 ; Rear brake; Assembly overview - rear brake .
  • Page 249 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Carefully push wheel hub/wheel bearing unit -2- onto stub axle. Caution Ensure that the wheel hubs/wheel bearing unit does not cant! – Screw in new bolt -1- and tighten to specified torque. Note First tighten bolt to specified torque setting using torque ♦...
  • Page 250 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410- Removing – Loosen bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub ⇒ “8.4 Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft”, page 266 –...

  • Page 251: Renewing Bonded Rubber Bush For Wheel Bearing Housing

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 • Wheel bearing -1- must always be pointing upwards. • Always put down the wheel bearing unit with the wheel hub -2- facing downwards. • Do not touch the inside of the wheel bearing when you pick it •...
  • Page 252 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Assembly tool - 3301- ♦ Assembly tool - 3350- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Viscous fan fitting tool - 3367- ♦...
  • Page 253 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Remove screws -1-. – Remove retainer for rear left vehicle level sender -2-. Vehicles with stone deflector – Remove spreader rivets -1-. –...
  • Page 254 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Note When pulling in, make sure that the tip of the spindle - 3301/1- ♦ does not stick to the wheel bearing housing. Do not use lubricant. ♦...

  • Page 255: Removing And Installing Trailing Arm With Mounting Bracket

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Removing and installing trailing arm with mounting bracket Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- Removing –...
  • Page 256 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Use tensioning straps - T10038- to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides. WARNING If the vehicle is not strapped down, it may slip off the lifting platform.
  • Page 257 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Continuation for all vehicles – Position engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -1- under track rod and press upwards slightly. – Remove bolts -2- and -3- one after the other. –...

  • Page 258: Repairing Trailing Arm

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Do not tighten bolts securing trailing arm to wheel bearing housing until all other suspension components (especially spring and shock absorber) on that side are fitted. The wheel suspension must be in extended position before securing.
  • Page 259 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Tube for wheel bearing - 3345- ♦ Assembly tool - 3346- ♦ Tightening plate - VW 402- ♦ Press tool - VW 412- ♦...
  • Page 260 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Pressing out bonded rubber bush – Position tools as shown in figure. Press tool - VW 412- Tube -3346/1- from assembly tool - 3346- (the deep recess must face the bonded rubber bush) Trailing arm Bonded rubber bush...
  • Page 261 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Position tools as shown in figure. Press tool - VW 412- Thrust piece - T10496- Bonded rubber bush Trailing arm Tube for wheel bearing - 3345- Tightening plate - VW 402- –...

  • Page 262: Drive Shaft

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Drive shaft ⇒ “8.1 Assembly overview - drive shaft”, page 256 ⇒ “8.2 Removing and installing drive shaft”, page 257 ⇒ “8.3 Dismantling and assembling drive shaft”, page 261 ⇒...

  • Page 263: Removing And Installing Drive Shaft

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ❑ Insert in groove in shaft 9 - Dustguard for constant velocity joint ❑ Material: Hytrel (polyester elastomer) ❑ Without breather hole ❑ Check for splits and chafing ❑...
  • Page 264 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Puller - T10520- Caution When removing and installing drive shafts, do not allow them to hang free and stop against joints due to over bending. Removing –...
  • Page 265 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Remove bolts -1-. – Remove retainer for rear left vehicle level sender -2-. Vehicles with adaptive chassis control DCC –...
  • Page 266 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar -1-. – Pull anti-roll bar -1- off subframe -2- and swing it downwards. – Unscrew nut -1- and pull out bolt -2- securing shock absorber. –...

  • Page 267: Dismantling And Assembling Drive Shaft

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Using press tool - T10520- : – To be able to press out the drive shaft -3-, secure press tool - T10520- -1- to the wheel hub -2- using 3 wheel bolts. –...
  • Page 268 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Tightening plate - VW 401- ♦ Tightening plate - VW 402- ♦ Press tool - VW 408 A- ♦...
  • Page 269 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Circlip pliers - VW 161 A- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Clamp tensioner - V.A.G 1682- ♦...
  • Page 270 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Dismantling Driving out constant velocity joint – Clamp drive shaft in vice using protective jaw covers. – Remove clamps. – Push the dust guard backwards. –...
  • Page 271 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Pressing off inner constant velocity joint – Separate the dustguard of the constant velocity joint with a punch. – Remove circlip. – Remove both clamps and slide boot towards outer joint. Assembling Installation position of the plate spring on the joint Dished spring...

  • Page 272: Loosening And Tightening Threaded Connections Of Drive Shaft

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Using bolts -arrows-, align new cover in relation to bolt holes. The alignment must be very accurate, because no further align‐ ment is possible once the part has been hammered on. –...
  • Page 273 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Socket, AF 24 - T10361A- ♦ Rotation angle spanner - V.A.G 1756 A- Caution Wheel bearings must not be subjected to load after loosening bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub.

  • Page 274: Checking Outer Constant Velocity Joint

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove bolt -arrow-. Tighten outer bolt on drive shaft. – Renew outer bolt for drive shaft. Note It must be ensured that the wheels do not yet touch the floor when the drive shaft is being tightened.

  • Page 275: Checking Inner Constant Velocity Joint

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Swivel one segment of the hub into one of the cage openings. – Remove the hub from the cage. Note The six balls for each joint belong to a tolerance group. Check ♦...
  • Page 276 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tip ball hub out of ball cage via ball track -arrows-. – Check joint body, ball hub, ball cage and balls for pitting and traces of seizing.
  • Page 277 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Swivel in hub with balls by applying firm pressure to cage -arrow-. Verification of the constant velocity joint: The constant velocity joint is correctly assembled if the ball hub can be moved by hand backwards and forwards over its entire range of axial movement.

  • Page 278: Self-Levelling Suspension

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 43 – Self-levelling suspension Electronically controlled damping system ⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - electronically controlled damping system”, page 272 ⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing electronically controlled damping control unit J250 ”, page 276 ⇒...

  • Page 279: León 2013 ➤ , León St

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1 - Front right vehicle level sender - G289- ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 284 2 - Front right body accelera‐ tion sender - G342- ❑...
  • Page 280 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ❑ Servicing suspension strut ⇒ page 65 1.1.2 Assembly overview - electronically controlled damping system, multi-link suspension, saloon 1 - Front right vehicle level sender - G289- ❑...
  • Page 281 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ❑ Servicing shock absorber ⇒ page 212 10 - Shock absorber with rear left shock absorber damper adjustment valve - N338- . ❑ Removing and installing shock absorber ⇒...

  • Page 282: Removing And Installing Electronically Controlled Damping Control Unit J250

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 7 - Front left vehicle level sender - G78- ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 284 8 - Shock absorber with front right shock absorber damper adjustment valve - N337- ❑...
  • Page 283 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Remove the control unit in -the direction of arrow- -A- and -B-. – Release release lever -1- in -direction of arrow-. –...

  • Page 284: Removing And Installing Front Body Acceleration Senders G341 / G342

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Release lugs -arrows-. – Pull the support from its installation position. – Release release lever -1- in -direction of arrow-. – Unplug the electrical connector -2-. –...
  • Page 285 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410- Removing – Pull seal off entire length of plenum chamber cover. – Unclip the filler piece. – Unhook the clips -2-. –...

  • Page 286: Removing And Installing Rear Body Acceleration Sender G343

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Removing and installing rear body ac‐ celeration sender - G343- Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410- Removing – Remove left side panel trim in luggage compartment ⇒ Gen‐ eral body repairs, interior;...

  • Page 287: Vehicle Level Sender

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicle level sender ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - front vehicle level sender”, page 281 ⇒ “2.2 Assembly overview - rear vehicle level senders”, page 282 ⇒...

  • Page 288: Assembly Overview - Rear Vehicle Level Senders

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Assembly overview - rear vehicle level senders ⇒ “2.2.1 Assembly overview - rear vehicle level sender, torsion beam axle”, page 282 ⇒ “2.2.2 Assembly overview - rear vehicle level senders, multi- link suspension, front-wheel drive”, page 283 ⇒...
  • Page 289 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 2.2.2 Assembly overview - rear vehicle level senders, multi-link suspension, front- wheel drive Note The vehicle level sender is available as a replacement part only complete with coupling rod and upper and lower retaining plates.

  • Page 290: Removing And Installing Front Vehicle Level Senders G78 / G289

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 2.2.3 Assembly overview - rear vehicle level senders, multi-link suspension, four- wheel drive Note The vehicle level sender is available as a replacement part only complete with coupling rod and upper and lower retaining plates.
  • Page 291 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410- Removing – Disconnect connector -1- on front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or front right vehicle level sender - G289- , as applicable.

  • Page 292: Removing And Installing Rear Vehicle Level Senders G76 / G77

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Remove front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or front right vehicle level sender - G289- , as applicable. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following: Note The lever of the vehicle level sender must point towards the...
  • Page 293 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Removing – Unplug the electrical connector -1-. – Unscrew the bolts -2- and -4-. – Remove rear left vehicle level sender - G76- -3-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following: Note The lever of the rear left vehicle level sender - G76- must face...
  • Page 294 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Removing – Unplug the electrical connector -1-. – Unscrew the bolts -2- and -3-. – Take out rear left vehicle level sender - G76- -4-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following: Note...
  • Page 295 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Removing – Unplug the electrical connector -1-. – Unscrew the bolts -2- and -3-. – Take out rear left vehicle level sender - G76- -4-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following: Note...

  • Page 296: Wheels, Tyres, Vehicle Geometry

    ⇒ “1.13 Vehicle data label”, page 309 ⇒ “1.14 Checking full wheel lock”, page 310 Notes for wheel alignment When measuring actual dimensions, only a SEAT approved axle measuring device may be used! Both the rear and the front axle have to be measured.

  • Page 297: Test Requirements

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Note Wheel alignment should not be checked before the vehicle has ♦ completed 1,000 to 2,000 km because the coil springs must settle. When making adjustments, adhere to the relevant specifica‐ ♦...

  • Page 298: Preparing For Measuring

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 • Windscreen washer fluid reservoir must be full. • When checking wheel alignment, ensure that sliding plates and turn tables are not touching end stop. Please note the following: •...
  • Page 299 Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Wheel alignment computer - V.A.G 1813F- or measuring equipment approved by SEAT ♦ Brake pedal depressor - V.A.G 1869/2- ♦ Insert tool, 18 mm - T10179- ♦ Shock absorber set - T10001- The existing lateral run-out of the wheel rims must be compen‐...

  • Page 300: Specified Values For Wheel Alignment

    • Press button to select required calibration on wheel alignment computer. Specified values for wheel alignment ⇒ “1.4.1 Target values for axle geometry, Leon 2013 ►”, page 294 ⇒ “1.4.2 Target values for axle geometry, Leon 2016 ►”, page 296 1.4.1...
  • Page 301 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Front axle Standard running Running gear for Running gear for Running gear for gear sports model poor roads poor roads G01/G02/G04 + G02/G03/G05 + G01/G02/ + 2UF G03/G04 + 2UF PR no.
  • Page 302 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Front axle Standard Running Running Running Cupra run‐ Cupra run‐ running gear gear for gear for poor gear for poor ning gear ning gear sports model roads roads with DCC...
  • Page 303 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Front axle Standard running Running gear for Running gear for Running gear for gear sports model poor roads poor roads G01/G02/G03 G04/G05/G10/ G06/G07/G15/ G08/G09 PR no. G11/G14/G16 Maximum permissible differ‐...
  • Page 304 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Front axle Standard Running Running Running Cupra run‐ Cupra run‐ Cupra R running gear for gear for gear for ning gear ning gear chassis gear sports poor roads poor roads...

  • Page 305: Setting Vehicle To Initial Position For Wheel Alignment

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Setting vehicle to initial position for wheel alignment If measured values are outside specified tolerances, this may be because the vehicle is inclined. Right-hand drive vehicles or e.g. vehicles with an automatic gear‐ box may lean to one side slightly.
  • Page 306 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Take note of the information in the wheel alignment unit. Rep. gr.44 - Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry...
  • Page 307 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Alignment procedure → Carry out wheel → Start Bounce springs. runout compen‐ sation ⇒ page 309 ↓ Turn steering ← Measure vehi‐ ← Fit brake pedal de‐ wheel to cle height.

  • Page 308: Necessity Of Wheel Alignment

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Check front → Is actual value → axle toe within toler‐ ance? ↓ ↓ ← Adjusting ⇒ page 308 ↑ ↓ ↑ ← ← ← ←...
  • Page 309 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 The component of the front Alignment necessary The component of the rear Alignment necessary axle was changed axle is changed Anti-roll bar ⇒ page 47 12) Condition: strut support and console fitted before disassembly Components disassembled and assembled Components of the front...

  • Page 310: Front Axle Camber: Correction

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Components disassembled and assembled Components of the front Alignment necessary Rear axle component re‐ Alignment necessary shaft disassembled and as‐ moved and reinstalled sembled Lower suspension link Lower transverse link Wheel bearing housing Upper transverse link...

  • Page 311: Adjusting Camber At Rear Wheels

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Undo bolt -1- and screw a new one in loosely. – Undo bolt -2- and screw a new one in loosely. – Undo bolt -3- and screw a new one in loosely. –...
  • Page 312 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Insert tool, 18 mm - T10179- – Loosen upper transverse link nut -A- on subframe. – Adjust camber by turning hexagon head of eccentric bolt -arrow-.

  • Page 313: Adjusting Toe Setting At Rear Wheels

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – To do so, use insert tool - T10179- . On use of insert tool - T10179- , tighten nuts to 80 Nm. – Check camber value again after nut -A- has been tightened. –...

  • Page 314: Adjusting Front Axle Convergence

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Loosen nut -1-. – Turn eccentric bolt -2- until specification is attained. Note The maximum adjustment range is 90° to the left or right of the centre position.

  • Page 315: Wheel Runout Compensation

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Counterhold track rod ball joint -1- with spanner when loosen‐ ing and tightening locking nut -2- – Loosen lock nut -2-. – Adjust toe setting at left and right wheels via hexagon flats -arrow-.

  • Page 316: Checking Full Wheel Lock

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Example of a vehicle data sticker In this example, the vehicle is equipped with sports running gear G01 -arrow-. 1.14 Checking full wheel lock The wheel alignment computer is used to determine the full steer‐ ing lock.

  • Page 317: Rough Running Due To Wheels/Tyres - Causes And Rectification

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Rough running due to wheels/tyres - causes and rectification ⇒ “2.1 Causes of imbalance when driving”, page 311 ⇒ “2.2 Conducting a road test before balancing wheels”, page 311 ⇒...

  • Page 318: Balancing Wheel

    It is very important that the correct tools for centring and clamping the wheels are used on the wheel balancing system. Before start‐ ing any working, find out about the appropriate centring system for wheel balancing machines ⇒ Seat ServiceNet; Workshop Equipment, Catalogue . Rep. gr.44 - Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry...
  • Page 319 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Attach the wheel (together with tyre) to the wheel balancing machine. 2. Rough running due to wheels/tyres - causes and rectification...
  • Page 320 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Note To clamp the wheel in place, use centring system for wheel ♦ balancing machines - VAS 5271- , for example. This ensures that the wheel is 100% centred and that the ♦...
  • Page 321 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 If any imbalance is detected during the test drive, this may be due to tolerances in the centre of the wheel. In unfavourable circumstances, the tolerances of the wheel com‐ ponents and the wheel hubs may be added together, this can also cause imbalance while driving.

  • Page 322: Vibration Control System

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 WARNING Always tighten wheel bolts to specified tightening torque using a torque wrench! Vibration control system Using the vibration control system - VAS 6230 A- you can perform more functions than just stationary balancing.

  • Page 323: Checking Radial And Lateral Run-Out On Wheel Rim

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 2.5.2 Checking radial and lateral runout on wheels and tyres with tyre gauge Checking lateral runout – Preload the tyre gauge by approx. 2 mm. –...

  • Page 324: Matching Wheels And Tyres

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Make a note of the smallest and largest deflection of the indi‐ cator needle. S - Lateral runout H - Radial runout – Compare the measured value determined with the theoretical values in the table ⇒...

  • Page 325: Determining Flat Spots On Tyres

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Note If the theoretical values for radial and axial run-out are not ex‐ ♦ ceeded, the wheel can be balanced to 0 grammes. The nom‐ inal values are specified in ⇒...

  • Page 326: Lateral Deviation: Verification

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Reasons for flattening ♦ The vehicle is left standing for several weeks without being used. ♦ The tyre pressure is too low. ♦ After being painted, the vehicle was left in the drying kiln of the painting workshop.
  • Page 327 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Carry out the test drive in the company of client, following the above-mentioned points(the client should drive in order to demonstrate the complaint). Note The test can not be carried out in the event of strong side winds If the complaint is justified, the wheel rims / tyres should be inter‐...
  • Page 328 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Interchange front wheels with rear wheels The vehicle pulls to the No change opposite side ↓ ↓ ↓ Test drive. Turn a front tyre on the Check the alignment of the wheel rim (in the opposite front and rear axles, ad‐...
  • Page 329 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 The vehicle pulls to one side ↓ Check the geometry of the front and back wheels ↓ Test drive. The vehicle does not pull to one side – END The vehicle pulls to one side, consult Technical Service 2.

  • Page 330: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Calibration of the adaptive cruise control (ACC) must only be car‐ ried out using a wheel alignment unit and adjustment equipment approved by SEAT! Correct adjustment is an essential prerequisite for perfect func‐ tioning of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system.
  • Page 331 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Adjustment tool - VAS 6190/2- ♦ Setting device - VAS 6430- ♦ or adjustment system, basic set - VAS 6430/1- ♦ ACC reflector panel - VAS 6430/3- ♦...
  • Page 332 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Only for replacement of adaptive cruise control unit - J428- – Set adjustment screws ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC); Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) control unit (ACC) removing and installing .
  • Page 333 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Setting with or without preceding wheel alignment – Remove the trim-1-. – Remove dirt, if there is any, from the sensor lens. – Position ACC setting device - VAS 6430/3- centrally and par‐ allel at a distance -a- from centrally fitted ACC reflector mirror - VAS 6430/3- to adaptive cruise control unit - J428- .
  • Page 334 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Use the adjusting screws -1-, -2- and -3- to bring spirit levels -A- and -B- on - VAS 6430/3- horizontal. – Adjust mirror -4- by means of crank handle -arrow- in such a way that the laser beam hits the sensor lens in the middle.
  • Page 335 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Use adjusting screw -1- to level spirit level -2-. – Now, use laser beam -3- of -VAS 6430/3- to check again whether spirit levels are horizontal and laser beam hits centre of sensor lens.
  • Page 336 Calibration of the adaptive cruise control (ACC) must only be car‐ ried out using a wheel alignment unit and adjustment equipment approved by SEAT! Correct adjustment is an essential prerequisite for perfect func‐ tioning of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system.
  • Page 337 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ or adjustment system, basic set - VAS 6430/1- ♦ ACC reflector panel - VAS 6430/10- ♦ Wheel alignment computer Note Before driving vehicle onto wheel alignment platform, make ♦...
  • Page 338 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Only for replacement of adaptive cruise control unit - J428- – Set adjustment screws ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC); Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) control unit (ACC) removing and installing .
  • Page 339 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Setting with or without preceding wheel alignment – Remove the trim-1-. – Remove dirt, if there is any, from the sensor lens. – Position ACC setting device - VAS 6430/10- centrally and par‐ allel at a distance -a- from centrally fitted ACC reflector mirror - VAS 6430/10- to adaptive cruise control unit - J428- .
  • Page 340 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Position the mirror on side of the alignment beam so that the laser beam contacts the centre of the sensor lens. – Turn fine adjuster screw -5- until display on wheel alignment computer is within tolerance.

  • Page 341: Front Camera For Driver Assist Systems

    Calibration of the driver assistant system's front camera is only ♦ permitted using wheel alignment unit authorised by SEAT! Calibration of the driver assistant system's front camera is only ♦ permitted using the setting device - VAS 6430- ! Special tools and workshop equipment required 4.
  • Page 342 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Adjustment aid - VAS 6430- ♦ Wheel alignment computer ♦ ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester Note The driver assistance system's front camera - R242- must be ♦...
  • Page 343 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Bounce springs. – Measure standing height at all four wheels and note it. Note Setting device - VAS 6430- is not allowed to be moved on ♦...
  • Page 344 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew clamping bolt -arrow-, place measuring bar -1- on floor. – Setting the calibration table - VAS 6430/4- with the hand wheel -1- to the target height -2-, pursuant to the information in the axle alignment computer (1200 mm + height difference -a-), and note.
  • Page 345 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Move setting device - VAS 6430- sideways -arrows B- until display on wheel alignment computer is within tolerance. – Screw down adjuster screws -2- and -3- slightly to secure set‐ ting device - VAS 6430- against rolling away.
  • Page 346 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Set spirit level -A- to horizontal position with adjuster screw -1-. – Use adjuster screws -2- and -3- to level spirit level -B-. – Unscrew clamping bolt -arrow-, place measuring bar -1- on floor.
  • Page 347 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Check nominal height -2- again and correct if necessary. When nominal height has been reached, measuring bar -1- must be moved upwards slightly and secured with clamping screw -arrow-.

  • Page 348: Steering

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 48 – Steering Steering wheel ⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - steering wheel”, page 342 ⇒ “1.2 Steering wheel: removing and fitting”, page 342 Assembly overview - steering wheel 1 - Steering column ❑...
  • Page 349 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing WARNING The following conditions must be met before starting work on the electrical system and removing the steering wheel: ♦...
  • Page 350 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Check that steering column has a centre punch mark that aligns with mark on steering wheel. – If this is not the case, the position of the steering wheel to steering column must be marked on the steering column with a centre punch mark.

  • Page 351: Steering Column

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Steering column ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - steering column”, page 345 ⇒ “2.2 Checking steering column for damage”, page 346 ⇒ “2.3 Handling and transporting steering column”, page 346 ⇒...

  • Page 352: Checking Steering Column For Damage

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ❑ When installing, steering column must be engaged at mounting bracket for central tube for dash panel (assists with installation). ❑ Different versions possible. Refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA” Checking steering column for damage Visual inspection –...

  • Page 353: Steering Column: Removing And Fitting

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Improper handling of steering column Carrying the steering column by the following parts will cause damage: Locking lever Balance springs Deformation element Incorrect handling of the steering column with safety risk The bushes of the universal joint at the lower steering column bearing will be damaged by: •...
  • Page 354 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing Note The replacement steering column is only supplied as a complete unit. Cannot be repaired. Steering lock housing can be reused ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
  • Page 355 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove steering column trim (top) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing steering column trim (top) . –...
  • Page 356 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew the bolts -1- and -2-. – Remove right bracket -3- for knee airbag. – Release tab -arrow- using a small screwdriver. – Pull cable guide -1- off tab forwards. –...
  • Page 357 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Release tabs -arrows- of cable guide -1- using a small screw‐ driver. – Pull cable guide -1- off steering column downwards. – Disengage the lower wiring retainer (bottom) -2- and pull off downwards.
  • Page 358 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew bolt -1-, and hold steering column -2- when doing this. Left-hand drive vehicle only – Unhook lugs -2- and -3- of steering column -1- upwards from mounting bracket and remove.
  • Page 359 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Left-hand drive vehicle only – Hook steering column -1- into installation aids on mounting bracket at top -3- and bottom -2-. Right-hand drive vehicle only –...
  • Page 360 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Install right bracket -3- for knee airbag. – Tighten bolts -1- and -2- only hand-tight. – Install left bracket -3- for knee airbag. – Tighten bolts -1- and -2- only hand-tight. –...
  • Page 361 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Fit universal joint -2- onto steering pinion in opposite -direction of arrow-. – Insert new hexagon bolt -1- and tighten. – Fold footwell trim -2- forwards and secure with bolt -1-. Vehicles with mechanical ignition lock –...

  • Page 362: Removing And Installing Control Unit For Electronic Steering Column Lock J764

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Fit cable retainer under steering column -2- so that lugs in guide engage in steering column. – Fit cable guide -1-. Lugs -arrows- must engage in steering column.
  • Page 363 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Socket - T10424- Removing – Remove steering column switch module ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Steering column switch module; Removing and installing steering column switch module . –...

  • Page 364: Steering Rack

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Steering rack ⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - steering box”, page 358 ⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing steering box”, page 362 ⇒ “3.3 Dustguard: disassembly and assembly”, page 378 ⇒...
  • Page 365 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 1 - Wire ❑ Different versions possi‐ ble. Refer to ⇒ Electron‐ ic parts catalogue “ET‐ KA” 2 - Bolt ❑ Either 3x or 4x are fitted depending on engine version.
  • Page 366 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 11 - Fastener 12 - 3.1.2 Assembly overview - steering box, right- hand drive Assembly overview - steering rack, track rods ⇒ page 361 Caution The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the electromechanical steering rack: ♦...
  • Page 367 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 6 - Right wheel bearing housing 7 - Nut ❑ Always renew after removing ❑ 20 Nm +90° 8 - Subframe 9 - Bolt ❑ Always renew after removing ❑...

  • Page 368: Removing And Installing Steering Box

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 9 - Right track rod ball joint ❑ Installation position ⇒ page 383 ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 384 ❑ Installation position ⇒ page 383 ❑...
  • Page 369 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- Removing – To prevent unintentional turning, secure steering wheel in straight-ahead position with adhesive tape -arrow-. Note Only use adhesive tape that can be completely removed af‐...
  • Page 370 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unscrew bolt -arrow- from universal joint -1- and pull off uni‐ versal joint in -direction of arrow-. Caution The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the electromechanical steering rack: ♦...
  • Page 371 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove bolts -1- for pendulum support. – Remove nut -1- from coupling rod -3- (left and right sides). – Pull out coupling rod -3- from anti-roll bar -2- on left and right side.
  • Page 372 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Disconnect connector -1- on front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or front right vehicle level sender - G289- , as applicable.
  • Page 373 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Position engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -1- under sub‐ frame – Fixing subframe ⇒ page 47 and lowering approx. 10 cm. – Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove heat shield -1- from steer‐ ing box.
  • Page 374 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Pull out spreader clip -arrow-. – Lower subframe using engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- . – Lever off steering rack from subframe with a large screwdriver, for example, and remove backwards.
  • Page 375 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Replace the seal -1-. – Slide seal -1- over collar of steering rack -2- so that rubber lip makes contacts with collar all round -arrows-. –...
  • Page 376 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten nuts -arrows-. Note Ensure that boot is not damaged or twisted. – Bolt universal joint to steering box. – Connect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery;...
  • Page 377 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Ball joint puller - T10187- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- 3.
  • Page 378 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Removing – Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove ig‐ nition key so that the steering lock engages. Vehicles with keyless locking and starting system “Keyless Ac‐ cess”...
  • Page 379 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 For vehicles with natural gas engines – Detach natural gas line -1- from clip -arrow-. Continuation for all vehicles – Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe -arrows-. –...
  • Page 380 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Remove nuts -arrows- on both sides of vehicle. – Pull swivel joint out of suspension link. – Using ball joint puller - T10187- -1-, press track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing, and unscrew nut.
  • Page 381 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Pull wiring harness -3- clips -1- and -2- off subframe and steer‐ ing box. – Remove bolts -1- for steering box. – Position engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -1- under sub‐ frame –...
  • Page 382 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Unclip wiring harness -1- from steering box -2- -arrows-. – Pull out spreader clip -arrow-. – Lower subframe using engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- . –...
  • Page 383 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Replace the seal -1-. – Slide seal -1- over collar of steering rack -2- so that rubber lip makes contacts with collar all round -arrows-. –...

  • Page 384: Dustguard: Disassembly And Assembly

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten nuts -arrows-. Note Ensure that boot is not damaged or twisted. – Install lower noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise in‐ sulation .
  • Page 385 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Spring-type clip pliers - V.A.G 1275- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Tool insert 24 mm - V.A.G 1332/11- Removing Note If boot is defective, moisture and dirt will enter steering box.
  • Page 386 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Mark position of nut on track rod. – Remove track rod ball joint ⇒ page 384 – Clean outside of steering box in vicinity of boot. No dirt must be allowed to enter the steering box through a de‐...

  • Page 387: Removing And Installing Coupling Rod (For Anti-Roll Bar)

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten the new clamp -1- using locking pliers for Phaeton steering rack - VAS 6199- . – Tighten clamp so that its ear -arrow- is positioned as shown in illustration.
  • Page 388 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Open-end spanner attachment (38 mm) - V.A.G 1923- ♦ Ball joint puller - T10187- Carry out the following work: Removing –...
  • Page 389 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Make sure that correct track rod ball joint is installed on each side. Left track rod ball joint Right track rod ball joint – Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position. –...

  • Page 390: Removing And Installing Track Rod Ball Joint

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Tighten the new hose clip -1- using locking pliers for steering rack - VAS 6199- . – Tighten clamp so that its ear -arrow- is positioned as shown in illustration.

  • Page 391: Repairing Steering Box

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Loosen nut -1-. – Mark position of track rod ball joint on track rod. – Loosen the nut -2- on the track rod ball joint but do not remove completely.
  • Page 392 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 ♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- or - V.A.G 1383 A- Removing – Raise vehicle. – Remove lower noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐ terior;...
  • Page 393 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Vehicles with vehicle level senders – Disconnect connector -1- on front left vehicle level sender - G78- and/or front right vehicle level sender - G289- , as applicable.
  • Page 394 León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 – Drive out threaded bush -1- in -direction of arrow-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following: Note Always drive in threaded bush from above and from direction of the steering shaft.

  • Page 395: Sensors

    León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤ Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018 Sensors ⇒ “4.1 Removing and installing steering angle sender G85 ”, page Removing and installing steering angle sender - G85- Note The steering angle sender - G85- is a component of the steer‐ ♦...

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