Overview - Wheel Bearing

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Wheel Bearing

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Brake Shield
- Removing and installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT BRAKES
Bolts
- For the tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT BRAKES
Wheel Bearing Unit
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Lateral run-out in the installed position of a maximum 0.02 mm is permitted
- Measure the lateral run-out with the Dial Indicator - 0-10mm: VAS6079 and Dial Indicator Bracket: VAS6079/1
- Cannot be serviced
  CAUTION:
  - When lifting and setting down/storing, avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal. Refer to Removing - The wheel bearing -1- must face up in order to remove the wheel bearing unit. .
Bolt
- : WHT.002.795 / 200 Nm + 180° additional turn
- : WHT.005.437 / black = 200 Nm +180° additional turn
- : WHT.005.437.A / silver = 200 Nm + 90° additional turn
- Always replace if removed
- Before installing, clean the threads in the CV joint with a thread tap.
- Loosening and tightening. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE SPEED SENSOR
Speed Sensor
- Right Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G45-, Left Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G47-
- Removing and installing. Refer to RIGHT/LEFT FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -G45- / -G47-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Wheel Bearing Housing
- Depending on the model there are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Wheel Bearing Housing
- Depending on the model there are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
Drive Axle
- Do not let the drive axle hang down. The inner joint could be damaged if it is bent too far
- Lightly coat the splines on the outer joint with assembly paste before installing the outer joint in the wheel hub. Refer to the Parts Information