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Removing and installing wheel bearing unit > < Wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing unit, trailing arm
Assembly overview - wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing unit
   
Assembly overview - wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing unit
1 - Axle beam
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
2 - Brake backplate with brake shoes
3 - Bolt
q   30 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
4 - Stub axle
q   Straightening operations are not permitted.
q   Recutting the thread is not permitted
5 - Wheel hub with wheel bearing
q   The ABS sensor ring is installed in the wheel hub
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
The wheel bearing and wheel hub are assembled in one housing.
The wheel hub with wheel bearing unit is maintenance and adjustment-free. Adjustments and repairs are not possible!
6 - Twelve-point nut
q   Self-locking
q   70 Nm + 30° further
q   Always renew after removing.
7 - Grease cap
q   Always renew after removing.
q   Pressing off and driving in → Chapter
A proper seal can be achieved only by installing a new grease cap.
This is essential for optimum function and service life of wheel bearing.
8 - Brake drum
9 - Bolt
q   8 Nm

   

Removing and installing wheel bearing unit > < Wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing unit, trailing arm