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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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Wheel Alignment Computer
Setting Device Basic Set -VAS6430-
Setting Device - Basic Set -VAS6430/1A-
Requirements
The -VAS6430/1A- must be set and locked in the center
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm -3094-
Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -VAG1332/14-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Torque Wrench Adapter -VAS6948-
Gearbox Support -T40173-
Wrench - 21mm -T40263-
Adapter -T40314-
Tensioning Strap -T10