A6 Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
Wheel Bearing: Removal and Replacement
Wheel Bearing Unit
Wheel Bearing Unit
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
Removing
Vehicles with coil springs
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
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Remove wheel.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
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Remove wheel covers, remove cover cap on light-alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).
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Loosen collar bolt for outer joint of drive axle (only loosen when vehicle is standing on its wheels "Risk of accident"). Refer to => [ Drive Axle
Outer Joint Collar Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear
Suspension/Drive Axle Outer Joint Collar Bolt, Loosening and Tightening.
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Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ).
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Remove wheel speed sensor - 3 -.
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Remove drive axle. Refer to => [ Drive Axle ] See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Suspension/Drive
Axle.
Vehicles with air suspension
Front wheel drive
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Place vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Service and
Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.
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Remove wheel.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
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Place vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Service and
Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.
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Remove wheel covers, remove cover cap on light-alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).