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Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing And Installing, Multi-Link Suspension Vehicles With Front Wheel Drive: Removing

-- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the dust cap -3- from seat by tapping lightly on claw of the : VW637/2  -2- using the hammer -1-.

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-- Press the dust cap off using the : VW637/2  -1-.

Fig 1: Removing Dust Cap (2 Of 2)
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-- Remove the bolt -1- with the : T10162A  .

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Hub/ Bearing Unit
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CAUTION:

Never use an impact wrench when loosening the bolt -1- using the : T10162A  .

-- Remove the wheel bearing unit -2- from the axle stub.

CAUTION:
  • When setting down/storing avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal.

The wheel bearing -1- must always face up.

Fig 3: Always Set Wheel Bearing Down On Wheel Hub -2- (Wheel Bearing -1- Facing Up)
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-- Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel hub -2-.