Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Loosen the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Remove the front speed sensor and free up the wire. Refer to RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -G45- / -G47-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- To protect the threads, remove the nut -arrow- from the tie rod end joint pin until it is flush with the joint pin threads.

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WARNING:

There is a risk of injury from falling components.

When pressing off, the tie rod end loosens abruptly from the wheel bearing housing. Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 for example underneath to secure.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the ball joint puller.

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using maximum force.

-- Remove the tie rod end with the Ball Joint Splitter:VAS 251 805 from the wheel bearing housing.

-- Then remove the nut. Use a 6 mm inner hex socket to counterhold at the joint pin if necessary.

-- To protect the threads, remove the nut -arrow- on the guide link joint pin until it is flush with the joint pin threads. If necessary counterhold the joint pin.

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WARNING:

There is a risk of injury from falling components.

When pressing off, the ball joint loosens abruptly from the wheel bearing housing. Use, for example, the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 to secure.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the ball joint puller.

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using maximum force.

-- Remove the guide link joint pin from the conical seat using the Ball Joint Splitter:VAS 251 809 and Fork:VAS 251 809/1 . Do not damage the CV boot while doing this.

-- Remove the nut by counterholding at the ball joint with a TX40 socket if necessary.

-- Free up the guide link on the wheel bearing housing.

WARNING:

There is an accident risk due to the weight of the wheel bearing housing.

A second technician is required to remove the wheel bearing housing.

Fig 1: Upper Control Arms

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the wheel bearing housing.

The slits in the wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!

-- Disconnect the threaded connection -2-.

-- Remove the joint pins for the upper control arm -3- from the wheel bearing housing.

NOTE:

Ignore items -1 and 4-.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

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-- Insert the Spreader Tool:3424 into the slit on the wheel bearing housing -3- and turn 90°.

-- Pull the wheel bearing housing downward from the ball joint and remove it.

-- Tie up the drive axle.

NOTE:

The drive axle must not hang down, otherwise the inner joint will be damaged by over bending.

Ignore -item 1-.