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Removing and installing wheel hub with wheel bearing, vehicles with drum brakes > < Removing and installing shock absorbers
Assembly overview - wheel bearings, drum brake
   
Assembly overview - wheel bearings, drum brake
1 - Axle beam
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
2 - Brake backplate with brake shoes
q   Repairing → Brake systems; Rep. Gr.46.
3 - Bolt
q   30 Nm and turn 90° further.
q   Always renew after removing.
4 - Stub axle
q   Straightening operations are not permitted.
q   Recutting the thread is not permitted!
5 - Wheel hub with wheel bearing
q   The ABS sensor ring is installed in the wheel hub
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
The wheel bearing and wheel hub are assembled in one housing.
The wheel hub with wheel bearing unit is maintenance and adjustment-free. Adjustments and repairs are not possible!
6 - Twelve-point nut
q   Self-locking.
q   70 Nm + 30° further.
q   Always renew after removing.
7 - Dust cap
q   Always renew after removing.
q   Pressing off and driving in → Chapter
A proper seal can be achieved only by installing a new grease cap.
This is essential for optimum function and service life of wheel bearing.
8 - Brake drum
9 - Bolt
q   4 Nm

   

Removing and installing wheel hub with wheel bearing, vehicles with drum brakes > < Removing and installing shock absorbers