A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (CBRA) (2009)
Wheel Bearing: Removal and Replacement
Wheel Bearing Housing
Wheel Bearing Housing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Ball Joint Puller (3287A)
‹› Torque Wrench (VAG 1332)
‹› Engine/Transmission Jack (VAG 1383 A)
‹› Angle Wrench (VAG 1756)
‹› Spreader (3424)
Removing
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Loosen drive axle threaded connection on the wheel side.
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Remove drive axle hex combi bolt. Refer to => [ Drive Axle Hex Combination Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Procedures/Drive Axle Hex Combination Bolt, Loosening
and Tightening.
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Remove drive axle twelve-point bolt. Refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Procedures/Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt, Loosening and
Tightening.
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Remove wheel.
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Remove brake caliper and suspend from body with wire.
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Remove ABS speed sensor.
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Remove disc brake.
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Loosen tie rod end nut, but do not remove yet.
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Press off tie rod end from wheel bearing housing with ball joint puller (3287A), and then remove nut.
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In vehicles with level control system sensor, remove nut - 3 -.