For IRS, Short and Long Swing Axle VW Transaxles without Emergency Brake Cables.

Step 1:

Remove the drum brake assemblies including the backing plates and original emergency brake cables. Remove the axle seals and oil deflectors from the bearing seal retainer caps. Don’t throw anything away you’ll reuse your bearing seal retainer cap and axle nuts. Install the thrust washer; 0-ring is not used on IRS axles.

Step 2:

Install the aluminium calliper bracket, and the large diameter 0-ring onto the axle-bearing flange.

Step 3:

Place the paper gasket in position.

Step 4:

Install the new oil deflector and axle seal into the bearing/seal retainer cap. Place the spacer shim in the bearing/seal retainer cap.

Step 5:

Bolt the bearing/seal retainer cap into position. Torque the bolts 24lbs.

Step 6:

Slide the Rotor Hub onto the axle. Torque the axle nut to 250lbs. Install the cotter pin.

Step 7:

Locate the calliper over the Rotor Hub. Install the two mounting bolts. Depending on exact axle length, it may be necessary to place shims between the calliper and the aluminium mount to assure proper alignment. Torque the mounting bolts to 24lbs. Connect the brake lines and bleed the system using the top bleeder screw on each calliper.

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