Preliminary Work
- Raise the vehicle → 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE
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The next steps must ideally be carried out in parallel.
- Remove wheel bearing housing, spreader device (EPB actuator) and brake cover plate. → 425219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSING → 468519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SPREADER DEVICE (EPB ACTUATOR)
- 2.1. Loosen axle nut (drive shaft mounting on wheel side). Operate the brake when doing this (a second mechanic is required).
- 2.2. Remove spreader device, brake cover plate and then the wheel bearing housing.