Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Complete the Following Steps in the Exact Order Specified.

-- Insert the wheel bearing housing -2-.

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-- Insert the bolt -1- and tighten hand-tight.

-- Insert the bolt -4- with the washer -3-.

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-- Slide on the washer -2-.

-- Tighten the nut -1- hand-tight.

-- Position the :VAS6931  or :VAG1383A  -1- under the tie rod and push slightly upward.

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-- Install the bolts -2 and 3- by hand.

-- Remove the : VAS6931  or :VAG1383A  -1- from under the tie rod.

-- Install the wheel bearing unit. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the heat shield. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .

-- Tighten the bolt -1-.

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-- Tighten the nut -1-.

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Threaded connection of trailing link/wheel bearing housing must only be tightened when all other components (spring and shock absorber always) of the respective wheel suspension have been already assembled. To tighten, suspension must be unloaded. Only now do the trailing arm and wheel bearing housing move into the position required -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Longitudinal Control Arm And Wheel Bearing Housing Moved To Required Position

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-- Install the coil spring. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Tighten the bolts -2 and 3-.

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Install in reverse order of removal, note the following: