Overview - Wheel Bearing, Multi-Link Suspension, Fwd
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.
The overview shows the left side of the vehicle as an example
- Wheel Bearing Housing
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING BONDED RUBBER BUSHING, REPLACING .
- Washer
- the washer chamfer must face outward
- Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .
- Brake Rotor
- Removing and Installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .
- Dust Cap
- Always replace after removing
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- A perfect seal is only achieved using a new dust cap.
- Bolt
- Always replace after removing
- Clean the threads in the stub axle with a thread tap first.
- 200 Nm +90°
- Wheel Bearing Unit
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- The wheel bearing and wheel hub are installed together in a housing.
- The wheel bearing unit is maintenance free and has zero play. Adjusting as well as repair work is not possible!
- Different versions - plastic or rubber encoder ring. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Always install the supplied wheel bearing unit - mixed installation is permitted
- Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .
- Heat Shield
- Removing and Installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .