Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3, and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation Is Reverse Of Removal,Noting The Following:

Connections to wheel bearing housing may only be carried out of dimension between wheel hub center and lower edge of wheel housing, measured before assembly, is achieved. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Lightly coat the splines on the outer joint with assembly paste before installing the outer joint into the wheel hub. Refer to the parts information.
On vehicles with electronically controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), perform the function "Adapt the Control Position" with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
If the control position was reprogrammed and if the vehicle has lane assist, then it will then be necessary to calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
On vehicles with level control system sensor, perform headlamp basic setting. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .