II - Assembly overview, wheel bearing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Assembly Overview II, Wheel Bearing (1 Of 3)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Thrust Plate VW 401
Punch VW 407
Punch VW 408 A
Thrust Disc VW 412

Arbor 50mm dia. VW 432
Thrust Pad VW 442

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Assembly Overview II, Wheel Bearing (2 Of 3)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Thrust pad VW 447 i
Pressing appliance VW 459/2
Thrust pad 40 - 105
Box Wrench (46 mm) 3252 A

Wheel Bearing Assembly Set 3253
Collar F/Wheel Brg. Inner Race 3423

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools - Assembly Overview II, Wheel Bearing (3 Of 3)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench 5-50Nm V.A.G 1331
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm V.A.G 1332
Torque Wrench V.A.G 1410

NOTE:

If a vehicle that has a drive shaft removed is to be moved, an outer CV joint must be installed in place of the drive shaft and be tightened to 50 Nm. Otherwise, the wheel bearing will be damaged.
Welding and straightening operations are not permitted on load-bearing or wheel-controlling components.
Always replace self-locking nuts.
Always replaced corroded bolts/nuts.

Fig 4: Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Control Arm, Overview II

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1 - Driveshaft

Pulling axle shaft out from wheel hub and pressing in → Removing and installing axle shafts → Drive shafts, removing and installing

2 - Internal hex head bolt, 10 Nm

3 - Speed sensor

4 - Suspension strut

5 - Hex head bolt

Replace each time it is removed
Tip of the bolt must point in direction of travel

6 - Self-locking hex nut, 45 Nm

Replace each time it is removed

7 - Nut, self-locking

60 Nm and turn additional 90 °
Never less than 90 ° !
Turning angle tolerance 90 ° to 120 °
Replace each time it is removed

8 - Self-locking hex nut, 45 Nm

Replace each time it is removed

9 - Wheel bearing housing

After pressing out the tie rod end, press the socket back into tie rod arm For R32 under Power steering gear, removing and installing

10 - Ball joint

Checking → Ball joint, checking
Removing and installing → Ball joint, removing and installing

11 - Tie rod end

12 - Shield plate

13 - Hex head bolt, 10 Nm

14 - Hex head bolt

Fastening
Replace each time it is removed

15 - Phillips head screw, 4 Nm

16 - Ventilated brake disc

17 - Wheel hub with speed sensor rotor

Rotor is welded to wheel hub
Removing and installing → Front wheel bearing, pressing out and pressing in

18 - Circlip

Ensure it is seated properly

19 - Wheel bearing

Removing and installing → Front wheel bearing, pressing out and pressing in