Overview - Wheel Bearing, Vehicles With Front Wheel Drive (Fwd)

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NOTE:

Different wheel bearing housings are used in vehicles with front wheel drive.

For a short period of time, wheel bearing housings for All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles were installed on Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles -item ) OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING, VEHICLES WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) - Wheel Bearing Housing. A mixed installation is not permitted. Procedure for vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) wheel bearing housing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), REMOVING AND INSTALLING and WHEEL BEARING UNIT, SERVICING .

For a short period, steel wheel bearing housings instead of aluminum wheel bearing housings were installed on Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles. Do not install both types together.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit And Coil Spring Shock Absorber

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Upper Transverse Link
Nut
- 95 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Bracket
- For the brake hose, brake caliper wiring harness and Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -- wiring harness
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Bolt
Eccentric Washer
Brake Rotor
Collar Screw
- 200 Nm +180°
- Always replace if removed
Protective Cap
- Remove with Puller - Grease Cap:VW637/2
- Always replace if removed
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Wheel Bearing Housing
- With axle pins
- Installed only together with -item ) OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING, VEHICLES WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) - Front Seal and -item ) OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING, VEHICLES WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) - Wheel Bearing Unit.
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) VEHICLES .
Bonded Rubber Bushing
- 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, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- The wheel bearing unit cannot be serviced
Tie Rod
- There are versions made of aluminum and steel.
- A mixed installation is not permitted
Bolt
- 90 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Bolt
- 120 Nm +360°
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
  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, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- For servicing the wheel bearing unit. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, SERVICING .
Wheel Bearing Housing
- Without axle pins
- Installed only together with -item ) OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING, VEHICLES WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) - Ball Bearing and -item ) OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING, VEHICLES WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) - Drive Axle Stub.
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING RUBBER BONDED BUSHING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) VEHICLES .
Drive Axle Stub
- Installed only together with -item ) OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING, VEHICLES WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) - Wheel Bearing Housing.
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Rear ABS wheel speed sensor --
Washer
- Serves as corrosion protection
- Always use
Bolt
- 150 Nm +180°
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Shock Absorber
- Removing and installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Protective Sleeve
Stop Buffer
Bolt
- 50 Nm +45°
- Always replace if removed
Upper Shock Absorber Mount
- Installed position. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD), SERVICING
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-.