Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Coil Spring Shock Absorber Overview, FWD
Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Coil Spring Shock Absorber Overview, FWD
• There are 2 different wheel bearing housings being used on FWD vehicles.
• For a period of time, both the "FWD" wheel bearing housing and the "AWD" wheel bearing housing were being installed. Before starting any work, check which wheel bearing housing was installed.
1 Upper Transverse Link
2 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.
3 Bracket
• For the brake hose, brake caliper wiring harness and rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness.
4 Bolt
• 10 Nm
5 Bolt
6 Eccentric Washer
7 Brake Disc
8 Collar Bolt
• 200 Nm + 180° turn
• Always replace if removed.
9 Protective Cap
• Remove using the grease cap puller (VW 637/2).
• Always replace if removed.
10 Bolt
• 5 Nm
11 Wheel Bearing Housing
• With axle pins
• Installed only together with => [ (Item 15) Front Seal ] and => [ (Item 16) Wheel Bearing Unit ].
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.
12 Bonded Rubber Mount
• Cannot be exchanged separately.
13 Brake Shield
14 Bolt
• 10 Nm
15 Front Seal
16 Wheel Bearing Unit
• Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Unit ] Wheel Bearing Unit.
• the wheel bearing unit cannot be serviced
17 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.
18 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.
19 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.
• Axle alignment is necessary if the bolt is removed.
20 Spacer Tube
• Always replace if removed.
21 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
• Do not tighten the threaded connection using the nut.
• Axle alignment is necessary if the nut is loosened.
22 Lower Transverse Link
23 Ball Bearing
• Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing. Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Coil Spring Shock Absorber Overview, AWD
• 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.
24 Wheel bearing housing
• Without axle pins.
• Installed only together with => [ (Item 23) Ball Bearing ] and => [ (Item 26) Drive Axle Stub ].
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.
25 Bonded Rubber Mount
• Replacing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing Rubber Bonded Bushing ] Wheel Bearing Housing Rubber Bonded Bushing.
26 Drive Axle Stub
• Installed only together with => [ (Item 24) Wheel bearing housing ].
27 Bolt
• 9 Nm
28 Rear Speed Sensor
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 unit down on the wheel hub - 2 -.