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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Work procedure may vary depending on the type of tools
selected (the tool-specific operating instructions should
therefore be followed).
The refrigerant circuit is to be discharged if parts of the
refrigerant circuit are to be removed, if there is any doubt
about the quantity of refrigerant i
Seat Belt Latch, Checking
- Insert the belt tongue into the seat belt latch until it clicks
into place. Check whether the locking mechanism is properly
engaged by giving the seat belt webbing a firm jerk.
Replace the entire seat belt with the seat belt latch if the
belt tongue fails even o