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Fig. 6 Pressing wheel hub into wheel bearing with 82 mm

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When pressing in, pressure piece -VW511- must rest only against bearing inner race.

Installing 

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Tightening torque of spherical cap bolts -1, 80 Nm + turn another 90°.

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Push outer joint of drive axle into wheel hub and hand-tighten new hex bolt.

Note:  Remove any glue remaining on thread of joint bolt.

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Insert both joint bolts of top control arm into wheel bearing housing.

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Tighten new self-locking nuts -1- to 40 Nm.

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Press upper control arm down as far as possible when tightening!

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Install ABS wheel speed sensor

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Mount brake disc, screw on brake caliper, and tighten to 190 Nm (M14 x 1.5 x 38).

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Mount wheel and tighten to 120 Nm.

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Tighten hex bolt for drive axle.

Tightening Torques:

Hex bolt M14: 115 Nm + turn another 180°.

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