Overview - Wheel Bearing Unit

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Wheel Bearing Unit

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Dust Cap
- Always replace if removed
Bolt
- 200 Nm + 180° additional turn
- Always replace if removed
- Loosening and tightening. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
- Before installing, clean the threads in the axle stub with a thread tap.
Wheel Bearing Unit
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TORSION BEAM AXLE VEHICLES WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE .
- The wheel bearing and wheel hub are installed together in a housing
- The wheel bearing unit is maintenance free and has zero play. Adjusting or servicing is not possible!
Bolt
- 30 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
Brake Shield
- Removing and installing. Refer to Overview - Rear Brakes .
Stub Axle
Axle Beam