Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing And Installing, Fwd With Multi-Link Suspension: Removing
-- Before starting the procedures, determine the curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .
-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Install the Support Device: VAS6931/1 -A- to the brake rotor -1- using two wheel bolts -2-.
-- Position the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931 -B- at the support device and lift the wheel bearing housing slightly, doing so will make it easier to disconnect the threaded connections.
There is a risk of an accident when lowering the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.
- Never lower the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.
- Never leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.
-- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
TIP:
If the wheel bearing housing is being replaced and the old wheel bearing unit reinstalled, the wheel bearing unit must be removed. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FWD WITH MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION .
-- Remove the brake shield, if necessary. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .
-- Disconnect the connectors:
- For the ABS Speed Sensor
- For the Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Motor
-- Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931 -1- under the tie rod and push lightly upward.
-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3- one after the other.
-- Move the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931 to the side.
-- Remove the nut -1- and remove the washer -2-.
-- Remove the bolt -3-.
-- Remove the bolt -4- for the tie rod -3-.
2 - Washer
-- Remove the wheel bearing housing -1-.