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Running gear, axles, steering

Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, torsion beam axle

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Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, torsion beam axle

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Fitting sleeve -3241/4-

Hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2-

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

Tool insert -T10162 A-

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-


Removing

  • Loosen wheel bolts.
  • Raise vehicle.
  • Remove wheel.
  • Detach brake carrier with brake caliper and tie to body with wire → Brake system; Rep. gr.46.
Note

Hang brake caliper from body.

  • Remove bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc.
  • Loosen grease cap from seat by tapping lightly on the claw of the hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2--1-.
Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, torsion beam axle
  • Pry off grease cap.
1 - Hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2-
Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, torsion beam axle
  • Unscrew bolt -1- using bit XZN 18 -T10162 A--2-.
Caution

Do not use an impact driver when removing bolt -1- with socket -T10162 A--2-!
  • Pull wheel bearing unit off stub axle.
Caution

Avoid soiling and damage to seal when placing on a surface or storing.
Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, torsion beam axle

Wheel bearing -1- must always face upwards.

  • Always set wheel bearing unit on hub -2- when placing on a surface.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Carefully push wheel hub/wheel bearing unit onto stub axle.
Caution

Ensure that the wheel hubs/wheel bearing unit does not cant!
  • Screw in new bolt and tighten to specified torque.
Note

First tighten bolt to specified torque setting using torque wrench.
Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, torsion beam axle

Use a rigid spanner for turning further by angle.

Caution

Do not use an impact driver when tightening bolt -1- with socket -T10162 A--2-!
Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, torsion beam axle
  • Drive in dust cap.
1 - Fitting sleeve -3241/4-

Always renew removed grease caps.

Damaged grease caps may allow moisture to enter the bearing. Therefore, always use the tool shown in the illustration.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - wheel bearing assembly, torsion beam axle“

→ Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“

Bolts for heat shield, brake caliper and brake disc → Brake system; Rep. gr.46
Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, torsion beam axle

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