Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing the wheel hub with wheel bearing - disc brake Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Drive bushing -MP3-427 (40-21)- t  Hub cap extractor -MP5-404 (VW 637/2)- Removing: –  Remove rear wheel.

–  Release cap from its position by gently tapping the claw of the hub cap extractor.

–  Press off cap.

–  Unscrew screws -A-, remove brake caliper and attach e.g. with wire to body.   Note Do not unscrew the brake hose to remove the brake caliper. –  Screw out the Phillips head screws of the brake disc and remove brake disc. –  Release twelve-point nut. –  Remove wheel hub with wheel bearing from axle stud.   Caution On vehicles with ABS make sure the sensor ring is not damaged. Installing: –  Carefully pull the wheel hub with wheel bearing up to the stop onto axle stud.   Caution On vehicles with ABS make sure the sensor ring is not damaged.   Note t  Do not tilt the wheel hub with wheel bearing on the axle stud. t  Use new twelve-point nuts. t  Replace cap after each removal. t  Damaged caps allow moisture to penetrate. –  Screw on new twelve-point nut and tighten. –  Install brake disc and secure with screw.

–  Install brake caliper and tighten screws -A-.

–  Drive in new cap. –  Attach the wheel.

Tightening torques:

Brake carrier with brake caliper to axle housing	30 Nm +30°
Twelve-point nut to axle stud t  Use new nut!	70 Nm +30°
Brake disc to wheel hub	4 Nm
Wheel bolts	120 Nm