Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• ◆ VW 637/2 Hub cap puller

• ◆ 3241/4 Fitting sleeve

Removing

→ Fig.1     Releasing brake adjustment

• ‒ Insert a screwdriver through a hole in the brake drum and push the wedge upwards.
• ‒ Remove cross-head screw for brake drum and take off brake drum.

→ Fig.2     Pressing off dust cap

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

→ Fig.3     Pressing off dust cap

• ‒ 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.