Overview - Wheel Bearing
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- Wheel Bearing Unit
- With sensor ring for ABS speed sensor
- Check sensor ring. Refer to Sensors ; Sensor Ring for ABS Speed Sensor Checking
- The lateral run-out on the outer diameter of the wheel hub when installed can be a maximum of 0.02 mm.
- Measure the lateral run-out with the Dial Indicator - 0-10mm:VAS6079 and Dial Indicator Bracket:VAS6079/1
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Cannot be disassembled
- Handling. Refer to the illustration below
- Bolt
- 70 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- Drive Axle
- Do not let the drive axle hang down or 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 into the wheel hub. Refer to the => Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
- Wheel Bearing Housing
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Loosening and tightening. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING
- Clean the threads in the CV joint with a thread tap before installing.
Wheel Bearing, Handling
CAUTION:
Improper handling and poor cleanliness could increases the risk of wheel bearing damage.
- Note the following instructions for handling the wheel bearing.
- Position the wheel bearing -1- so that it faces upward.
- Always set the wheel bearing down on the wheel hub -2-.