Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Loosen the outer drive axle threaded connection. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

CAUTION:

Do not load the wheel bearing if the wheel-side drive axle threaded connection is loose.

If the wheel bearings are under the load of the vehicle weight, the wheel bearing will be damaged. This reduces the service life of the wheel bearings.

The drive axle bolt may be loosened maximum 90° when the vehicle is standing on its wheels.

Vehicles without a drive axle must not be moved, otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged. If a vehicle must be moved, be sure to note the following:

Install an outer joint in place of the drive axle.
Tighten the outer joint to 120 Nm.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

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

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

-- Remove the spring. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles with Level Control System Sensor

GWWN42-10593

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

-- Remove the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- -2- bracket.

Vehicles with Stone Chip Protection

GWWN42-10610

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the expanding rivets -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -2- for the stone chip protection -3-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Disconnect the connector from the ABS speed sensor and the electro-mechanical parking brake parking brake motor.

-- Secure both rear sides of the vehicle on the hoist lifting arms using the :T10038 .

GWWN00-11038

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Tensioning Strap:T10038

WARNING:

The vehicle could slide off the hoist if it is not secured.

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

GWWN42-10808

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and -3- one after the other.

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

-- Unscrew the nut -1- and remove the washer -2-.

GWWN42-10734

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the bolt -4-.

-- Remove the washer -3-.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

GWWN42-10774

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the wheel bearing housing -2-.