Overview - Wheel Bearing

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Wheel Bearing

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Cover Plate
Bolt
- 12 Nm
Wheel Bearing Unit
- Cannot be serviced
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 200 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing.
- Loosening and tightening. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
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
- 70 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing.
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.
- Lightly coat the splines on the outer joint with assembly paste before installing the outer joint into the wheel hub. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.