Rear Axle Curb Weight (Twist Beam Rear Suspension) - Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Repair Manual

Jetta 2011 ➤ , Jetta 2013 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 08.2015
2 Rear Axle Curb Weight (Twist Beam
Rear Suspension)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support - T10149-
Caution
All bolts on suspension components with bonded rubber bush‐
ings must always be tightened in curb weight position (unloa‐
ded condition).
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion.
Axle components with bonded rubber bushings must be
brought into the position they will be in when driving before they
are tightened (curb weight position).
Otherwise, the bonded rubber bushing will have tension, which
will reduce the service life.
By raising axle on one side using the Engine and Gearbox Jack
- VAS6931- and Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Sup‐
port - T10149- , this position can be simulated on the hoist.
Before lifting the axle on one side, the vehicle must be secured
on both sides to the hoist lifting arms using Tensioning Strap -
T10038- .
1 - Tensioning Strap - T10038-
WARNING
The vehicle could fall off the hoist if it is not secured.
– Turn the wheel hub until one of the holes for the wheel bolts
is on top.
– Install the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support
- T10149- with the wheel bolt.
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