Wheel Bearing Unit, Fwd, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing Dust Cap (1 Of 2)

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-- Remove the rear wheel, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Loosen the cap by lightly tapping on the Puller - Grease Cap VW637/2 -1-.

-- Pry the cap with the Puller - Grease Cap VW637/2 -1-.

Fig 2: Removing Dust Cap (2 Of 2)

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-- Loosen the wheel bearing unit bolt.

-- Remove the brake caliper and brake rotor from the wheel bearing housing and (refer to [[Editorial:Find destination]] ), guide them past the suspension and secure them to the body.

Fig 3: Bolts -1- And Cover Plate -2-

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CAUTION:

Make sure the weight of the removed brake caliper cannot crush or damage the brake hose or brake line.
Do not press the brake pedal whenever the brake caliper is removed.

-- Remove the bolts -1- from the brake shield -2-.

-- Reach behind the front seal -arrow-. Remove the wheel bearing unit (not illustrated) over the front seal -arrow-.

Fig 4: Front Seal

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CAUTION:

Do not pull the wheel bearing off by the outer race (wheel hub).

NOTE:

If the wheel bearing unit can be removed from the wheel bearing housing by hand, the wheel bearing unit is OK and can be reinstalled.

Fig 5: Avoid Contaminating With Dirt And Damaging Seal When Setting Down/Storing

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CAUTION:

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

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