Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Running gear, axles, steering

Assembly overview - wheel bearing assembly, torsion beam axle

In this manual: Running gear, axles, steering
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Assembly overview - wheel bearing assembly, torsion beam axle
1 - Dust cap

Renew after removing

Pressing off and driving in → Chapter

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

2 - Bolt

Renew after removing

200 N·m +90°

3 - 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!
4 - Bolt

Renew after removing

30 N·m +90°

5 - Heat shield
6 - Stub axle
7 - Axle beam

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