Replacing wheel carrier

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical .

Preliminary work

Loosen screw (1).
Remove the holder (2).

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Use the special tool 2 472 903 or 5 A47 6E6 for unscrewing and tightening the spherical-collar screws.

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Unscrew the spherical-collar screws (arrows).
Remove wheel bearing (1).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Keep the connection of the wheel bearing on the wheel carrier clean and free of oil and grease.

Replace wheel carrier (2).
Parts: Wheel carrier
Recut the thread for the spherical-collar screws on the wheel bearing.

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Clean the contact surfaces (1) of the wheel carrier (2) and the wheel bearing (3).
Position wheel bearing (1) on the wheel carrier.
Replace the spherical-collar screws (arrows).
Parts: Spherical-collar screw
Tighten the spherical-collar screws (arrows) crosswise.

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Wheel bearing to wheel carrier
M12 Replace spherical collar screws. Tighten the spherical-collar screws in crosswise sequence . The tightening sequence must be followed strictly and carried out on all spherical-collar screws at the same time!	1. Tightening torque	20 Nm
	2. Initial torque	140 Nm
	3. Unscrew all bolts .	max. 45°
	4. Tightening torque	120 Nm
	5. Angle of rotation	90°

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Holder on wheel carrier
Replace screw.	tightening torque	12 Nm

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Follow-up work