Touareg V8-4.2L (BHX) (2004)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Wheel Hub with Bearing, with 16" Wheels
Wheel Hub with Bearing, with 16" Wheels
‹› During the entire work procedure, always ensure proper seating of tools and components (wheel bearing/wheel hub).
‹› Always place engine and transmission jack (VAG 1383 A) beneath wheel bearing housing during entire work procedure (danger of accident if
parts fall off).
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Engine and transmission jack (VAG 1383 A) with universal transmission support (VAG 1359/2)
‹› Hydraulic cylinder (VAS 6178)
‹› Assembly tool (T10205)
‹› Separating tool (kukko 15/3)
‹› Hollow piston cylinder (VAS 6179)
‹› Pressure gauge w/connection (VAS 6179/1)
Removing
CAUTION!
Before starting work, stabilizer bars must be coupled in vehicles with separable stabilizer bars. Otherwise, there is the danger of injury
caused by unintentional separation.
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Remove drive axle. Refer to --> [ Drive Axle ] See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Suspension/Drive Axle
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Secure brake disc using a wheel bolt - arrow -.
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Remove brake caliper and secure to vehicle with wire.
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Remove brake disc.
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Unclip wire for wheel speed sensor from retainer.
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Remove Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wheel speed sensor.
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Unhook parking brake cables at wheel bearing housing.