Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing And Installing, Multi-Link Suspension, Fwd: Removing

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CAUTION:

There are different versions of the wheel bearing unit - plastic or rubber encoder ring. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

Always install the supplied wheel bearing unit - a mixed installation is permitted

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Loosen the dust cap from seat by tapping lightly on claw of Puller - Grease Cap:VW 637/2 -1-.

Fig 1: Removing Dust Cap (1 Of 2)

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-- Press off the dust cap.

Fig 2: Removing Dust Cap (2 Of 2)

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Puller - Grease Cap :VW 637/2

-- Remove the brake carrier with the brake caliper and tie them to the body with wire. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .

-- Suspend the brake caliper from body.

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

-- Remove the bolt -1- using Socket - XZN 18mm:T10162 A -2-.

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

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CAUTION:

Never use an impact wrench when removing the bolt -1- using the Socket - XZN 18mm:T10162 A -2-.

When setting down/storing avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal.

-- Remove the wheel bearing unit from the axle stub.

The wheel bearing -1- must always face upward.

Fig 4: Always Set Wheel Bearing Down On Wheel Hub -2- (Wheel Bearing -1- Facing Up)

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-- Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel hub -2-.