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Wheel Bearing: Removal

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  1. Remove brake disc and ABS pulse sensor. See DISC article in BRAKES.
  2. Remove sealing cap with screwdriver or chisel. See Fig 2 .
  3. Release collar nut with cross-cut chisel and remove with Special Tool (31 2 080). See Fig 3 .
  4. Remove bearing assembly with Special Tool (33 2 116, 33 4 201/202/203). Hold special tool on with wheel lug bolts. See Fig 4 .
  5. If necessary, pull inner bearing race off axle stub. Attach Special Tool (33 4 406/401) to inner bearing race and compress until special tool can still just be turned. Withdraw inner bearing race with special tool (33 4 402). See Fig 5 . To withdraw inner bearing race without special tool, if inside bearing inner ring remains on stub axle after pulling off wheel bearing unit, unscrew guard plate. If necessary, bend back dust guard plate so that guard plate can be removed. See Figure .
  6. Bend back dust guard plate (1). See Fig 6 . Fit pulling off claws of Special Tool (00 7 500) behind bearing inner race (2). Pull off bearing inner race with Special Tools (00 7 500) and (31 2 106).
Fig 1: Identifying Components Of Wheel Hub
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Fig 2: Removing Grease Cap
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Fig 3: Removing Collar Nut
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Fig 4: Removing Bearing Assembly
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Fig 5: Removing Inner Bearing Race With Special Tool
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Fig 6: Removing Inner Bearing Race
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