A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Wheel Bearing Housing (Wheel Bearing Bolted In), Servicing
Wheel Bearing Housing (Wheel Bearing Bolted In), Servicing
1 - Wheel bearing housing
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Note different suspension versions
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Allocation
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Refer to Parts Supplier
2 - Tighten ball screws 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) plus additional 90 ° turn.
3 - Sockets
4 - Splash plate
5 - Hex bolt, 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
6 - Hub
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Pressing out, Refer to Fig. 1
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Pressing bearing inner race off, Refer to Fig. 2
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Stepped design
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Wheel bearing/wheel hub contact surfaces and threaded holes must be free of paint and dirt
7 - Wheel bearing
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Installation position:
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Larger internal diameter of wheel bearing faces wheel hub
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Pressing bearing inner race off 2
Removing
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Remove wheel trim. On light-alloy wheels, pull off trim cap using puller in vehicle tool kit.
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Unbolt hex bolt for drive axle.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of accident, loosen only when vehicle is standing on wheels.