Car rear suspension repair Volkswagen Transporter T3 1979-1992

Rear axle — general description
The rear wheels are guided through the guide rods. Each rod is connected to the structure through two rubber-metal bearings. The inner support has an elongated hole, which makes...

Rear suspension — design description
(1) wheel support (2) washer (3) guide rod. Setting the convergence and camber (4) external bearing for guide rod with elongated camber holes (5) inner bearing support for guide...

Dismantling and installation of the shock absorber
Dismantling Raise the rear of the car. Place a jack under the wheel and raise slightly. Unscrew the shock absorber from the guide rod at the bottom and from the structure at the...

Dismantling and installation of the spring
Dismantling Loosen wheel nuts. Loosen the shock absorber at the bottom. Raise the car, remove the wheel. Press the guide rod down, pull out the spring with a pry bar. Attention!...

Dismantling and installation of the brake drum
Dismantling Remove wheel cover. Loosen wheel bolts. Pull out the cotter pin, unscrew the axle nut. Attention! For safety reasons, the vehicle must be on its wheels when loosening...

Dismantling and installation of the cardan shaft
(1) shaft. Can be of various lengths depending on the drive version (2) protective cover. Check for scratches and abrasions (3) synchronous joint (4| protective cap. Knock out of...

Disassembly of the cardan shaft, replacement of the protective cover and articulation
Defective guards must be replaced immediately, otherwise the bearing will be damaged. Faulty synchronous joints, which are recognized by noises and knocks when switching the brake...

Checking and adjusting the convergence of the rear wheels
Examination Rear axle toe-in can only be checked and installed on an optical test stand, as there is no binding to the longitudinal axis of the car. Adjustment Loosen the inner...

Checking and adjusting the camber of the rear wheels
Examination Check the camber on an optical test stand or with a special tool 3021, see table . Adjustment (44-115) Loosen the outer guide rod bolt. Move the rod up or down until...

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Car rear suspension VW Transporter T3