Audi A4: Overview - Wheel Bearing
1 - Wheel Bearing Housing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
- 80 Nm + 90º
- Replace after removing
3 - Drive Axle
4 - Wheel Bearing
- Wheel bearing unit, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing and Installing".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing".
- Handling. Refer to
→ Fig. "Wheel Bearing, Handling"
5 - Wheel Hub
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing".
6 - Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Before installing, clean the threads in the CV joint with a thread
tap.
- Drive axle threaded connection, loosening and tightening. Refer to
→ Chapter "Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Loosening and Tightening".
Wheel Bearing, Handling
Caution
There is a risk of contaminating and damaging the
seal.
- The wheel bearing
-1- must always face up in
order to remove the wheel bearing unit.
- Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel
hub -2-.
- Never reach inside when lifting the wheel bearing.
- Hold the wheel bearing only on the outside.
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Spreader Tool -3424-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Ball Joint Splitter -VAS251805-, not illustrated
Puller
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts cata
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Note
If the mechanically driven Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor
was removed, rotate it approximately 10 times by hand before
using it for the first time (during or after installing, for
example before installing the belt) to prevent damage caused by
liquid impact when first switched
Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50-, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm -3094-
Hose Clip Pliers -VAS6340-
Removing
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.10; Engine