S6 Quattro Sedan V10-5.2L (BXA) (2007)
Wheel Bearing: Removal and Replacement
Wheel Bearing Unit
Wheel Bearing Unit
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1576)
‹› CV joint boot clamp tool (T40067)
Removing
Affects vehicles with air suspension
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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.
Affects all vehicles
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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 "danger of accident"). Refer to => [ Drive Axle
Outer Joint Collar Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft
Assembly/Service and Repair/Procedures/Drive Axle Outer Joint Collar Bolt, Loosening and Tightening.
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Remove noise insulation..
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Remove brake caliper and secure to body so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage brake hose or brake line.
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Remove ABS speed sensor bolt - 5 -.
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Disengage ABS cable at wheel bearing housing.
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Remove disc brake.
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Remove drive axle - 1 - from the flange shaft.