A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
Rear Knuckle: Removal and Replacement
Wheel Bearing Housing (AWD)
Wheel Bearing Housing (AWD)
Different versions: Aluminum and steel, allocation
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332
Removing
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Measure dimension from center of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing.
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Loosen outer drive axle threaded connection.
Procedure for loosening the hex combination bolt.
Procedure for loosening the twelve-point bolt
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Remove wheel.
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Remove coil spring.
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Remove brake carrier and brake caliper and secure to body with wire.
Note:
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Do not allow brake caliper to hang from brake line.
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Remove cover plate.
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Remove ABS speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.
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Remove bolt -2- and washer -1-.
The washer -1- is installed on vehicles with an aluminum wheel bearing housing.
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Remove bolt for tie rod -1-, upper transverse link -2- and lower transverse link -3- from wheel bearing housing -4-.
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Remove connecting link -arrow- from trailing arm.