Threaded connection of trailing link/wheel bearing housing must
only be tightened when all other components (spring and strut
always) of the respective wheel suspension have been already
assembled. To tighten, suspension must be unloaded. Only now
do the trailing link and wheel bearing housing move into the po‐
sition required -arrows-.
Complete the Following Steps in the Exact Order Specified.
– Install the trailing arm and mounting bracket with bolts -2- on
wheel bearing housing but do not yet tighten.
– Install and fasten bolts -arrows-.
– Install the cover plate.
– Install the wheel bearing/wheel hub unit. Refer to
⇒ “13.4 Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 207 .
Bolting at wheel bearing housing may occur only when the di‐
mension “a” has been obtained. Refer to
⇒ “2 Rear Axle Curb Weight (Twist Beam Rear Suspension)”,
page 146 .
– Tighten bolt for tie rod -1-.
– Tighten lower transverse link bolt -3-.
Jetta 2011 ➤ , Jetta 2013 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 08.2015
204 Rep. Gr.42 - Rear Suspension
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