Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit And Coil Spring Shock Absorber Overview, Fwd

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NOTE:

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit And Coil Spring Shock Absorber Overview

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Upper Transverse Link
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 .
Bracket
- For the brake hose, brake caliper wiring harness and rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness.
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Bolt
Eccentric Washer
Brake Disc
Collar Bolt
- 200 Nm + 180° turn
- Always Replace If Removed.
Protective Cap
- Remove using the grease cap puller:VW 637/2 .
- Always Replace If Removed.
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Wheel Bearing Housing
- With axle pins
- Installed only together with go to step -15- WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, WHEEL BEARING UNIT AND COIL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER OVERVIEW, FWD - FRONT SEAL and step -16- WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, WHEEL BEARING UNIT AND COIL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER OVERVIEW, FWD - WHEEL BEARING UNIT.
- Removing and installing, Refer To WHEEL BEARING HOUSING .
Bonded Rubber Mount
- Cannot be exchanged separately.
Brake Shield
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Front Seal
Wheel Bearing Unit
CAUTION:
- Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing. Refer To Fig 2
- Removing and installing, Refer To WHEEL BEARING UNIT .
- the wheel bearing unit cannot be serviced
Tie Rod
- There are versions made of aluminum and steel. For allocation, Refer To the Parts Information..
- A mixed installation is not permitted.
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 .
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 .
  NOTE:
  Axle alignment is necessary if the bolt is removed.
Spacer Tube
- Always Replace If Removed.
Nut
- Always Replace If Removed.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not tighten the threaded connection using the nut.
  NOTE:
  Axle alignment is necessary if the nut is loosened.
Lower Transverse Link
Ball Bearing
CAUTION:
- Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing. Refer To Figure
- Wheel bearing unit, removing and installing, Refer To WHEEL BEARING UNIT .
- wheel bearing unit, servicing, Refer To WHEEL BEARING UNIT, AWD .
Wheel bearing housing
- Without axle pins.
- Installed only together with go to step -23- WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, WHEEL BEARING UNIT AND COIL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER OVERVIEW, FWD - BALL BEARING and step -26- WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, WHEEL BEARING UNIT AND COIL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER OVERVIEW, FWD - DRIVE AXLE STUB.
- Removing and installing, Refer To WHEEL BEARING HOUSING .
Bonded Rubber Mount
- Replacing, Refer To WHEEL BEARING HOUSING RUBBER BONDED BUSHING .
Drive Axle Stub
- Installed only together with WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, WHEEL BEARING UNIT AND COIL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER OVERVIEW, FWD - DRIVE AXLE STUB.
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Rear Speed Sensor
Washer
- Serves as corrosion protection.
- Always use.
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 .
Shock Absorbers
- Removing and installing, Refer To SHOCK ABSORBER .
Protective Sleeve
Buffer Stop
Bolt
- 50 Nm + 45° turn
- Always Replace If Removed.
Upper Shock Absorber Mount
- Installed position. Refer To SHOCK ABSORBER, FWD .
Nut
- 35 Nm
- Always Replace If Removed.
Protective Cap

Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing.

Fig 2: Always Set Wheel Bearing Down On Wheel Hub -2- (Wheel Bearing -1- Facing Up)

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The wheel bearing -1- must always face up.
Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel hub -2-.