Overview - Wheel Bearing: Notes

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NOTE:

Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of the suspension is not permitted.

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. Therefore, the threaded connections of the components with bonded rubber bushings should only be tightened when the wheel bearing housing is lifted (curb weight position). Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

Fig 1: Wheel Bearing Assembly Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Wheel Bearing
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  CAUTION:
  - Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing. Refer to Figure.
Wheel Hub
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, SERVICING .
  CAUTION:
  - Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing. Refer to Figure.
Nut
- 500 Nm
- Always replace if removed
Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 4
Brake Carrier Plate
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Wheel Bearing Housing
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  CAUTION:
  - Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing. Refer to Figure
Drive Axle
- Removing and installing. Refer to DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY .
- Apply a coat of Assembly Paste:G 052 109 A2 to the splines before assembly
Rear Speed Sensor
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Screws
- 80 Nm + 120°
- Always replace if removed
- Quantity: 4
Wiring Bracket
Bolt
- 10 Nm