Wheel bearing housing (aluminum) - all wheel drive, removing and installing

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Removing

Remove drive axle hex socket head bolt → Rear drive axle, servicing .
Remove wheels.

Fig 1: Removing Securing Bolts From Brake Caliper

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Remove mounting bolts - 1 - from brake caliper.
Remove brake caliper and hang up on body.
Remove disc brake.

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Head Bolt & ABS Vehicle Speed Sensor

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Remove hex socket head bolt - 1 -.
Remove ABS wheel speed sensor - 2 - from wheel bearing housing.

Fig 3: Removing Connecting Link From Stabilizer Bar

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Remove bolt - 1 - for coupling rod.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts For Tie Rod

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Remove bolt - A - for tie rod.
Mark installation position of eccentric washer for bolt - B -.
Remove bolt - B -.

Fig 5: Removing Bolt For Control Arm

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Remove bolt - 2 - for transverse link - 1 -.
Pull wheel bearing housing off drive axle.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited torsional range. Only tighten threaded connections at links if vehicle is in curb weight position → Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position

Otherwise rubber mounting will be stressed, resulting in a reduced service life.

Drive axle, removing and installing → Drive axles, removing and Installing
Perform vehicle alignment → Wheel alignment .

Alignment must take place on a VW/Audi recommended alignment stand.