Question 1

How to remove and install the axle shaft in the rear axle assembly on Volkswagen Cabrio?

Accepted Answer

To take the rear axle assembly off, first should be to loosen the wheel bolt, chock the front wheels, jack up the rear and place it on the axle stands then take off both rear wheels. Completely loosen the adjustment nut of the parking brake cable, then remove both cables off of the parking brake lever on vehicles with rear drum brakes, allowing it to be removed setting it free of the clips which hold it along the length of the cable. In those models with rear disc brakes, remove the parking brake inner cables to the caliper levers, detach the clips and release the cables of their clips to the axle. In case it comes with ABS, disconnect the wheel sensors at the wiring connectors and loosen the retaining clips. Follow the brake lines up to the pressure-regulating valve, clean the valve, mark the lines to identify it, loosen the fitting nuts and then disconnect the lines but ensure that the ends are plugged to reduce losses of fluids. However, make sure that all the parts are not connected and set out of the part to be removed and then place a floor jack just under the back axle assembly and lift it up so that it supports the weight. Identify the location of the axle mounting bracket with retaining bolts, loosen and remove the shock absorber lower mounting nuts and bolts and then loosen and remove the axle mounting bracket retaining bolts. Position the jack and axle assembly out of position carefully. Check the mountings of the axle, in case of damage, use the correct tools as suggested by a VW dealer. During installation, one needs to elevate rear axle in position and fit the mounting bracket that features the retaining bolts, then place the shock absorber lower mounting nuts and bolts and hand-tighten them. Install the axle so that the mounting bracket bolts fall into their holes, adjust the pivot bushing with a lever and screw the mounting bracket bolts to the required torque. Install the remaining parts by properly laying out and connecting the brake lines, parking brake cables and the wiring, screwing the brake line fitting nuts into place, connecting the parking brake cable, filling up the hydraulic circuiting, and screwing the lower mounting bolts of the shock absorber and the pivot bolts of the axle. In case the pivot bolts were lost, loosened, rocking the vehicle to fix the components and then tightening the pivot bolts when the vehicle was on its wheels. Lastly, fit the wheels and screw the bolts to the required torque.

Question 2

How to remove and install the rear axle shaft on the rear axle on Volkswagen Passat?

Accepted Answer

To take off the rear axle, loosen the bolt of the rear wheels, chock the front wheels, hoist the back of the car and hold it firmly on jackstands and then remove the rear wheels and the cover of the beam that is in the front axle. The second step is to loosen the cable adjuster nut of the parking brake and strip off the parking brake cables of the calipers. Take off the brake calipers, mounting bracket and discs, then the ABS rear wheel speed sensors and the unclips on the harness of the axle. To replace the axle, dismount the clips holding the parking brakes to the hub and bearing assembly Passat or the stub axle A4, then, disconnect the parking brakes cables to the clips on the trailing arms of the axle. Unscrew the brake line fittings on the brake hose of each side of the rear axle, with a flare-nut wrench (where possible) to avoid rounding-off the fittings, and plug the hose to limit the loss of fluid and avoid the entry of dirt into the hydraulic system. Passat models have the coil springs removed, whereas in A4 models, the lower ends of the shock absorbers are unbolted off the axle. Make sure that all the parts required should be unconnection and the positioning such that it does not obstruct in removal process, then place a floor jack under the center of rear axle assembly and hoist it to a point that it simply holds the weight of the axle. Mark the location of the left-side mounting bracket to the body, loosen the mounting bracket bolts a few turns, and strip the axle pivot bolts of the nuts on each side and then lower the jack slowly. Check the bushings in the mounting brackets either damaged or worn; in case of damage, a draw bolt-type replacement tool of a bushing is used or remove the brackets to an automotive machine shop. Unless damaged, do not remove the rear axle mounting brackets by unbolting them off the floor pan and in case they are replaced, label the position of the bracket and fit it back in place. Installation To install, simply reverse the removal process, and replace all the loosened or removed suspension hardware with new ones, and fit the left-side mounting bracket in place, routing the brake lines, parking brake cables, and wiring appropriately, and leaving the rear axle pivot bolts and shock absorber lower mounting bolts loose until the weight of the vehicle is on the wheels. Lastly, ensure that all fasteners are tightened to recommended torque requirements, bleed the brake system, and ensure the rear wheel is aligned and adjusted where necessary.

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