Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing And Installing, Fwd With Torsion Beam Axle: 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 the claw of the Puller - Grease Cap:VW637/2 -1-.
-- Dismount the dust cap using the Puller - Grease Cap:VW637/2 -1-.
CAUTION:
There is a risk of damaging the bolt if handled incorrectly.
- Never use an impact wrench to loosen or tighten.
- Position the bolt by hand only and screw in the first threads.
-- Remove the bolt -1- using the Socket - Xzn 18mm:T10162 A -2-.
-- Remove the wheel bearing unit from the axle stub.
- Handling the wheel bearing. Refer to the graphic under OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING, FWD WITH TORSION BEAM AXLE .