Overview - Wheel Bearing, Fwd With Torsion Beam Axle

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Wheel Bearing, Torsion Beam Axle FWD

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Dust Cap
- Replace after removing
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 200 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- Loosening and tightening. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING
- Clean the threads in the wheel bearing housing with a thread tap before installing.
Wheel Bearing Unit
- With sensor ring for ABS speed sensor
- Check sensor ring. Refer to ABS SENSOR RING, CHECKING
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FWD WITH TORSION BEAM AXLE .
- Cannot be disassembled
- Handling the wheel bearing. Refer to Fig 2.
Bolts
- 30 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
Brake Shield
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Axle Stub
Axle Beam

Wheel Bearing, Handling

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

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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-.

Never reach inside when lifting the wheel bearing.

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Hold the wheel bearing only on the outside.