A3 L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2006)
Wheel Bearing: Removal and Replacement
AWD
Wheel Bearing Housing
Different versions: aluminum and steel.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque Wrench (VAG 1332)
Removing
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Measure dimension from center of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing. Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] See:
Suspension/Service and Repair/Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position.
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Loosen outer drive axle threaded connection.
Procedure for loosening the hex combination bolt. Refer to => [ Drive Axle Hex Combination Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Transmission
and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Suspension/Drive Axle Hex Combination
Bolt, Loosening and Tightening.
Procedure for loosening 12-point bolt. Refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Suspension/Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt,
Loosening and Tightening.
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Remove wheel.
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Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] See: Suspension/Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Coil
Spring.
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Remove brake carrier and brake caliper and tie to body with wire.
‹› Do not allow brake caliper to hang from brake line.
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Remove cover plate.
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Remove ABS speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.
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Remove bolt - 2 - and washer - 1 -.
The washer - 1 - is installed on vehicles with an aluminum wheel bearing housing.
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Remove bolt for tie rod - 1 -, upper transverse link - 2 - and lower transverse link - 3 - from wheel bearing housing - 4 -.