Wheel bearing/wheel hub on vehicles with disc brakes, removing and installing: Removing

• Raise vehicle.
• Remove wheel.

Fig 1: Tapping Lightly On The Claws Of The Grease Cap Puller VW 637/2

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Loosen dust cap from its seat by tapping lightly on the claws of the Grease Cap Puller VW 637/2.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Dust Cap

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• Pull off dust cap.

Fig 3: Brake Caliper Securing Bolts

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• Remove securing bolts - A  - from brake caliper.
• Remove brake caliper and hang up on body.
• Remove phillips screw for brake disc and take out brake disc.
• Remove 12-point nut.

Fig 4: Pulling Off Wheel Bearing/Wheel Hub Unit From Stub Axle

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• Pull off wheel bearing/wheel hub unit from stub axle.

A - Puller with leg clamp, e.g. Kukko 20/2

Fig 5: Pulling Off Bearing Inner Race From Stub Axle

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• Pull off bearing inner race from stub axle.

Only use puller - A  - with leg clamp e.g. Kukko 204-2 (commercial type).