Wheel Bearing Housing, Aluminum, AWD

Wheel Bearing Housing, Aluminum, AWD

Removing

- Remove drive axle hex socket head bolt. Refer to => [ Drive Axles ] Drive Axles.

- Remove wheels.

- Remove securing bolts - 1 - from brake caliper.





- Remove brake caliper and hang on body.

- Remove disc brake.

- Remove socket head bolt - 1 -.





- Remove ABS wheel speed sensor - 2 - from wheel bearing housing.

- Remove bolt - 1 - for coupling rod.





- Remove bolt - A - for tie rod.





- Mark installation position of eccentric washer for bolt - B -.

- Remove bolt - B -.

- Remove bolt - 2 - for transverse link - 1 -.





- Pull wheel bearing housing off drive axle.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten threaded connections at control arms if vehicle is in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

Otherwise the rubber mounting will be stressed, resulting in a reduced service life.

- Drive axle, removing and installing. Refer to => [ Drive Axles ] Drive Axles.

- Perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

Alignment must take place on a VW/Audi recommended alignment stand.