Wheel Hub, Pressing in Wheel Bearing

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Handling the wheel bearing. Refer to Fig 1.

Fig 1: Always Set Wheel Bearing Down On Wheel Hub -2- (Wheel Bearing -1- Facing Up)

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Fig 2: Identifying Punch VW 412, Thrust Plate VW 402, Wheel Hub, Ball Bearing & Thrust Plate VW 401

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-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

:VW412
:VW402
Wheel Hub
Wheel Bearing
:VW401

The reworked surface of the wheel bearing outer race faces down.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging or contaminating the wheel bearing.

When setting down or pressing in, make sure there is no dirt or contaminants between the :VW401 and the wheel bearing.

-- Press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.

-- Install the wheel bearing unit. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .