Running gear, axles, steering

Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive

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060120180240300200148N·mlb·ft
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Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive
1 - Wheel bearing housing

Removing and installing → Chapter

2 - Bonded rubber bush

Renewing → Chapter.

3 - Bolt

Specified torque → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

4 - Brake disc

Removing and installing: → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

5 - Dust cap

Renew after removing

Pressing off and driving in → Chapter

A proper seal can be achieved only by installing a new dust cap.

6 - Bolt

Renew after removing

Before fitting, clean threads in stub axle using a thread tap.

200 N·m +90°

7 - Wheel bearing unit

Removing and installing → Chapter

The wheel bearing and wheel hub are assembled in one housing.

This wheel bearing unit is maintenance-free and does not require adjustment. Adjustments and repairs are not possible!
8 - Bolt

Specified torque → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

9 - Heat shield

Removing and installing: → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

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