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Wheels, tyres. axle align > < Assembly overview - wheel bearings, disc brake

Polo Mk5

Removing and installing wheel hub with wheel bearing, vehicles with disc brakes
   
Removing and installing wheel hub with wheel bearing, vehicles with disc brakes
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2-
t  Fitting sleeve -3241/4-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-

Removing
–  Raise vehicle.
–  Remove wheel.
   
–  Loosen grease cap from seat by tapping lightly on the claw of the hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2-.
  A42-0095
–  Lever off grease cap.
–  Unscrew brake caliper and hang up on body.
–  Remove bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc.
–  Unscrew 12-point nut.
–  Pull wheel hub/wheel bearing unit off stub axle.
Installing
–  Carefully slide wheel hub/wheel bearing unit onto stub axle.
Ensure that the wheel bearing/wheel hub unit does not cant!
–  Use a new 12-point nut and tighten.
  A42-0096
–  Drive in dust cap.
Always renew removed dust caps.
Damaged dust caps may allow moisture to enter the bearing. Therefore, always use the tool shown in the illustration.
–  Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts → Chapter.
  N42-0268
Specified torques
ComponentSpecified torque
12-point nut for wheel bearing to stub axle
t  Use new nut
175 Nm

   

Wheels, tyres. axle align > < Assembly overview - wheel bearings, disc brake