Right Flange Shaft Needle Bearing (Polygon Bearing), Replacing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Plate :VW401
Press Plate :VW402
Press Piece - Rod :VW407
Press Piece - Multiple Use :VW412
Bearing Installer - Rear Wheel Bearing Kit :VAS3253
Bearing Installer - Needle Bearing :T10047

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Ring, Locking - Right Flange Shaft

-- Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Mount the :T10047 as illustrated.

The markings "B" on both parts face each other
The depressions -arrows- must be under the bearing.

-- Bolt the parts together all the way.

-- Remove the circlip -A-.

-- The shaft must be rotated when pressing off -arrow- so that the needle bearing contact surface on the shaft does not get damaged.

-- The shaft must be rotated when pressing on -arrow- so that the needle bearing contact surface on the shaft does not get damaged.

-- Secure the needle bearing with a new circlip.

-- Install the right flange shaft. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .