Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing And Installing, Fwd: Removing

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Hammer And Grease Cap Puller VW 637/2

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

Fig 2: Removing Dust Cap (2 Of 2)

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the threads.

The bolt must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the wheel bearing unit -1- from the axle stub.

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Handling the wheel bearing. Refer to Figure.

-- Remove the metal washer -2- and front seal -1- from the axle stub -arrow-.

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