Wheel Bearing Unit, Multi-Link Suspension: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove wheel.

-- Lightly tap the claw on the Grease Cap Puller VW 637/2 -1- to loosen the dust cap.

Fig 1: Removing Dust Cap (1 Of 2)

GWWM42-10028

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Press of dust cap.

Fig 2: Removing Dust Cap (2 Of 2)

GWWM42-10029

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Grease Cap Puller VW 637/2

-- Remove the brake carrier and brake caliper and tie them to the body with wire. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

NOTE:

Suspend brake caliper from body.

-- Remove the brake rotor bolt and the brake rotor.

-- Remove the bolt -1- using the Bit XZN 18T10162 -2-.

Fig 3: Never Use An Impact Wrench On Bolt -1- Using Bit XZN 18 T10162 -2-

GWWN42-10548

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION:

Never use an impact wrench when removing the bolt -1- using the Bit XZN 18T10162 -2- !

-- Remove the wheel hub/wheel bearing unit -2- from the stub axle.

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Hub/ Bearing Unit

GWWM42-10030

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.