Removing and installing rear wheel bearing
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WHEEL BEARING COMPONENTS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheel hub | 1 | Press out with pressure piece P 297 A under a hydraulic press. For this purpose, use the separator and corresponding shims for support | Press in under a hydraulic press. To do this, place the wheel hub on the wheel centering device and press it on the wheel bearing inner race using pressure piece VW 415 A |
| 2 | Hexagon-head bolt (10.9) | 4 | Tighten to 37 N.m (27 ftlb.) | |
| 3 | Lid | 1 | Fit in correct position (groove down) | |
| 4 | Wheel bearing | 1 | Heat wheel bearing housing to approx. 100° C (max. 120° C). Press out wheel bearing with tubular piece VW 415 A (tool C) |
Heat wheel bearing housing to approx. 100°C (max. 120° C). Insert new wheel bearing in correct position (inscription facing the wheel hub), and then press again slightly using pressure piece 9247/3 (tool D) and tubular piece VW 415 A (tool C) |