Front Suspension

Tools






Component view






Designations and notes


Removing and installing front wheel bearing
Notes on removal and installation

Note: The wheel bearing is removed and installed with the wheel bearing housing removed.

Removal
- Remove brake disc and speed sensor.






- Press out wheel hub with pressure piece P 297 A (tool A).
Use the separator (tool B) for support. If there is not enough space for the wheel hub between the press, appropriate shims will additionally be necessary.
- Remove retainer plate (lid / four screws) brake disc cover.






- Heat wheel bearing housing to approximately 100°C (max. 120°C). Press out wheel bearing with tubular piece VW 415 A (tool C).
- Press inner wheel bearing race off the wheel hub.
To do this, use pressure piece P 297 A (tool A) in combination with the separator (tool B).










Note: First pull the inner bearing race several millimeters off the wheel hub so that the separator can be put into place. For this purpose, use a two-claw puller in combination with a suitable pressure piece (e.g. VW 433).

Installation
- Before installation, clean the bore in the wheel bearing housing and remove any surface irregularities with a polishing cloth.






- Heat wheel bearing housing to approximately 100°C (max. 120°C). Insert new wheel bearing, and then press again slightly using pressure piece 9247/4 (tool D) and tubular piece VW 415 A (tool C).






- Fit brake disc cover and retainer plate (lid). Unless there is a water drain on both sides, fit the water drain (arrow) in the correct position - i.e. facing downward. Use correct tightening torques. Brake disc cover = 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lbs.) Retainer plate = 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)






- Press in wheel hub.
To do this, place the wheel hub on the wheel centering device and press it on the wheel bearing inner race using pressure piece VW 415 A (tool C).