Overview - Wheel Bearing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Wheel Bearing

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Cover Plate
Bolt
- 12 Nm
Wheel Bearing Unit
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Cannot be serviced
Bolt
- Always replace after removing
- Loosening and tightening. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING
- Clean the threads in the CV joint with a thread tap before installing.
- 200 Nm +90°
Wheel Bearing Housing
- There are different versions. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- Always replace after removing
- 90 Nm + 90°
Drive Axle
- Do not let the drive axle hang down during assembly work, since the inner joint could be damaged if it is bent too far.