Wheel Bearing Housing, (Steel) Removing and Installing

Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Unscrew hex bolt for drive axle.
- Remove wheels.






- Unscrew attachment screws -1- from brake caliper.
- Take off brake caliper and hang on body
- Remove brake disc.
- Unscrew bolts for backing plate.
- Take off backing plate.
- Remove ABS wheel speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.






- Remove bolt -1- for coupling rod.






- Unscrew bolt (A) for tie rod.
- Mark installation position of eccentric washer for bolt (B).
- Unscrew bolt -B-.






- Unscrew bolt -2- for control arm -1-.
- Pull wheel bearing housing off drive axle.

Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal.
- Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. The bolted connections should therefore only be tightened when the vehicle is standing on the ground.
- Otherwise, the rubber bushing will be stressed and have a shortened service life.
- Observe notes when installing drive axle

Tightening torques:

Drive axle to wheel hub, Refer to Axle Shaft Assembly, Service and Repair.
Use new bolt!
Tie rod to wheel bearing housing 95 Nm
Control arm to wheel bearing housing 70 Nm + 90 °
Wheel bearing housing to lower control arm 95 Nm
Coupling rod to wheel bearing housing 55 Nm
Backing plate to control arm 10 Nm
Brake caliper to wheel bearing housing 95 Nm
Shock absorber to control arm 70 Nm + 90°
Always use new bolts.

After installation, position of steering wheel must be checked with a road test.
If the steering wheel is crooked, an axle alignment must be performed!