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Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Coil Spring Shock Absorber Overview, AWD






Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Coil Spring Shock Absorber Overview, AWD






1 Drive Axle

Different versions, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

2 Backing Plate

3 Bolt

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Threaded Connection Between Drive Axle and Wheel Hub, Loosening and Tightening ] Procedures.

4 Upper Transverse Link

5 Nut

95 Nm

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

6 Eccentric Washer

7 Bolt

8 Bracket

For the brake hose, brake caliper wiring harness and rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness.

9 Bolt

10 Nm

10 Rear Speed Sensor

11 Bolt

9 Nm

12 Bonded Rubber Bushing

Cannot be replaced separately.

13 Ball Bearing

Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing.

Wheel bearing unit, removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Unit ] Wheel Bearing Unit.

Wheel bearing unit, servicing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Unit, AWD ] Rear Suspension.

14 Wheel Hub

Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing.

Wheel bearing unit, removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Unit ] Wheel Bearing Unit.

Wheel bearing unit, servicing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Unit, AWD ] Rear Suspension.

15 Brake Shield

16 Bolt

10 Nm

17 Brake Disc

18 Collar Bolt

200 Nm + 180° turn

Always replace if removed.

19 Bolt

5 Nm

20 Tie Rod

There are versions made of aluminum and steel. For allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

A mixed installation is not permitted.

21 Bolt

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

22 Bolt

120 Nm + 360° turn

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

Wheel alignment is necessary if the bolt is removed.

23 Spacer Tube

Always replace if removed.

24 Nut

Always replace if removed.

Do not tighten the threaded connection using the nut.

Wheel alignment is necessary if the nut is loosened.

25 Lower Transverse Link

26 Bonded Rubber Bushing

Replacing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing Rubber Bonded Bushing ] Wheel Bearing Housing Rubber Bonded Bushing.

27 Wheel Bearing Housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.

28 Bolt

80 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

29 Washer

Serves as corrosion protection.

Always use.

30 Bolt

150 Nm + 180° turn

Always replace if removed.

Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

31 Shock Absorbers

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber.

32 Protective Sleeve

33 Buffer Stop

34 Bolt

50 Nm + 45° turn

Always replace if removed.

35 Upper Shock Absorber Mount

Installed position, refer to => [ Shock Absorber, FWD ] Shock Absorber, FWD.

36 Nut

35 Nm

Always replace if removed.

37 Protective Cap

Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing.





The wheel bearing - 1 - must always face up.

Always set the wheel bearing down on the wheel hub - 2 -.

Never reach into the inside when lifting the wheel bearing.






Hold the wheel bearing only on the outside.

The same procedure also applies to the wheel bearing without a wheel hub.