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Wheel Bearing Housing|FWD|Page 7396 > < Wheel Bearing Housing, Bearing Unit, Trailing Arm with Mounting Bracket, Stone Deflector Assembly Overview|Page 7393
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Wheel Bearing: Removal and Replacement
FWD

Wheel Bearing Housing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

‹› Torque Wrench (VAG 1332)

Removing

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Measure dimension from center of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] See:
Suspension/Service and Repair/Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position.

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Remove wheel.

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Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] See: Suspension/Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Suspension/Coil Spring. 

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Remove brake carrier and brake caliper and tie to body with wire. 

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Remove ABS speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.

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Remove cover plate.

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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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