Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Coil Spring Shock Absorber Overview
Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Coil Spring Shock Absorber Overview
• There are 2 different wheel bearing housings being used on FWD vehicles.
• For a period of time, both the "FWD" wheel bearing housing and the "AWD" wheel bearing housing were being installed. Before starting any work, check which wheel bearing housing was installed.
1 Upper Transverse Link
2 Nut
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
3 Bracket
• For the brake hose, brake caliper wiring harness and rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness
4 Bolt
• 10 Nm
5 Bolt
6 Eccentric Washer
7 Brake Rotor
8 Collar Screw
• 200 Nm + 180° turn
• Always replace if removed.
9 Cap
• Remove using the grease cap puller (VW 637/2)
• Always replace if removed.
10 Bolt
• 5 Nm
11 Wheel Bearing Housing
• With axle pins
• Installed only together with - item 15 - => [ (Item 15) Front Seal ] and - item 16 - => [ (Item 16) Wheel Bearing Unit ].
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing
• For a short period of time, wheel bearing housings for AWD vehicles were installed on FWD vehicles - item 24 - => [ (Item 24) Wheel Bearing Housing ]. Refer to the Parts Catalog. Do not install both types together.
• For a short period, steel wheel bearing housings instead of aluminum wheel bearing housings were installed on FWD vehicles, refer to the Parts Catalog. Do not install both types together.
12 Bonded Rubber Bushing
• Cannot be exchanged separately
13 Brake Shield
14 Bolt
• 10 Nm
15 Front Seal
16 Wheel Bearing Unit
• Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing. Refer to => [ Avoid Contaminating with Dirt and Damaging the Seal when Setting Down/Storing. ].
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Unit ] Wheel Bearing Unit
• The wheel bearing unit cannot be serviced
17 Tie Rod
• There are versions made of aluminum and steel. For allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
• A mixed installation is not permitted
18 Bolt
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
19 Bolt
• 120 Nm + 360° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
• Axle alignment is necessary if the bolt is removed.
20 Spacer Tube
• Always replace if removed.
21 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
• Do not tighten the threaded connection using the nut.
• Axle alignment is necessary if the nut is loosened.
22 Lower Transverse Link
23 Ball Bearing
• Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing. Refer to => [ Avoid Contaminating with Dirt and Damaging the Seal when Setting Down/Storing. ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Coil Spring Shock Absorber Overview.
• Wheel bearing unit, removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Unit ] Wheel Bearing Unit
• Wheel bearing unit, servicing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Unit ] Wheel Bearing Unit
24 Wheel Bearing Housing
• Without axle pins
• Installed only together with - item 23 - => [ (Item 23) Ball Bearing ] and - item 26 - => [ (Item 26) Driveshaft Stub ].
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing
• For a short period of time, wheel bearing housings for AWD vehicles were installed on FWD vehicles, refer to the Parts Catalog. Do not install both types together.
25 Bonded Rubber Bushing
• Replace, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing Rubber Bonded Bushing ] Wheel Bearing Housing Rubber Bonded Bushing
26 Driveshaft Stub
• Installed only together with - item 24 - => [ (Item 24) Wheel Bearing Housing ].
27 Bolt
• 9 Nm
28 Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
29 Washer
• Serves as corrosion protection
• Always use
30 Bolt
• 150 Nm + 180° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
31 Shock Absorbers
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber
32 Protective Sleeve
33 Buffer Stop
34 Bolt
• 50 Nm + 45° turn
• Always replace if removed.
35 Upper Shock Absorber Mount
• Installed position, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
36 Nut
• 35 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
37 Cap
Avoid Contaminating with Dirt and Damaging the Seal when Setting Down/Storing.
• The wheel bearing - 1 - must always face up.
• Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel hub - 2 -.