Wheel Bearings, Front Wheel Drive Vehicles, Servicing

Wheel bearings, front wheel drive vehicles, servicing

Note:
^ The descriptions and illustrations are for vehicles with disc brakes.
^ Wheel installation for vehicles with drum brakes is the same.
^ Aft tightening torques and notes are valid for vehicles with drum brakes.





1 - Phillips-head screw
2 - Brake disc
3 - Dust cap
^ Pressing out and pressing in for vehicles with disc brake
^ Pressing out and pressing in for vehicles with drum brake
^ Always replace

A perfect seal is only achieved using a new dust cap.

Only then is an optimum function and long service life guaranteed.

4 - Self-locking 12-point nut, 175 Nm
^ Always replace

5 - Wheel hub with wheel bearing

The wheel bearing and wheel hub are installed together in a housing.

This wheel bearing/hub unit is maintenance and adjustment free. Adjusting and servicing is not possible!

6 - Axle beam
7 - Brake caliper

8 - Stub axle
^ Straightening operations are not allowed
^ Recutting thread is not allowed!