Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

→ Fig.1     Pressing off dust cap

Loosen dust cap from seat by tapping lightly on the claw.

→ Fig.2     Pressing off dust cap

→ Fig.3     Removing brake caliper

• ‒ Remove securing bolts -A- from brake caliper.
• ‒ Remove brake caliper and hang up on body.
• ‒ Remove cross-head screw for brake disc and take off brake disc.
• ‒ Remove 12-point nut.
• ‒ Pull the hub/wheel bearing unit off the stub axle.

Installing

• ‒ Push the hub/wheel bearing unit carefully onto the stub axle.

• Ensure that the hub/wheel bearing unit is not canted!

• ‒ Use a new 12-point nut and tighten to 175 Nm.

→ Fig.4     Driving in dust cap

• ◆ Always renew damaged (dented) dust caps.
• ◆ Damaged (dented) dust caps allow ingress of moisture, therefore always use the tool illustrated.