Component, Assembly Overview

Component, assembly overview





1 - Suspension strut
^ The same version must be installed on both sides
^ Remove suspension strut from wheel bearing housing

2 - Hex bolt
^ Always replace if removed

3 - Hex socket head bolt, 8 Nm

4 - ABS wheel speed sensor
^ Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of installation hole and coat with lubricating paste G 000 650.

5 - Self-locking nut
^ Tightening torque: 45 Nm
^ TT VR6 Roadster: 75 Nm
^ Always replace if removed

6 - Tie rod ball joint

7 - Hex bolt, 10 Nm

8 - Self-locking 12-point nut
Pay attention to notes and table
^ Always replace if removed

9 - Phillips-head screw, 4 Nm

10 - Brake disc (ventilated)

11 - Wheel hub with rotor for wheel speed sensor
Pay attention notes and table
^ Rotor is welded to wheel hub

12 - Backing plate

13 - Snap ring
^ Check for proper seating

14 - Wheel bearing
Before pressing in wheel bearing, coat entire inner surface of bore in wheel bearing housing with Molypaste

15 - Self-locking nut
^ Tightening torque: 75 Nm
^ TT VR6 Roadster: 150 Nm
^ Always replace if removed

16 - Ball joint
^ Mark installation position; if control arm is replaced, place in center of elongated hole and check toe setting/camber

17 - Brake carrier

18 - Brake caliper
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when working on front suspension
^ Tie in position with wire or similar

19 - Guide pins, 25 Nm

20 - Protective cap

21 - Ribbed bolt, 125 Nm
^ Clean ribbing on underside of bolt head
^ Brake line must not be twisted or kinked

22 - Self-locking nut
^ 60 Nm plus and additional 90°1/4 turn
^ Always replace if removed

23 - Wheel bearing housing
Before pressing in wheel bearing, coat entire inner surface of bore in wheel bearing housing with Molypaste

24 - Drive axle
Pay attention to notes and table
^ Pressing drive axle out of wheel hub; pressing in, Drive axles





Disconnecting suspension strut from wheel bearing housing
- Insert special tool - 3424 - as shown and force wheel bearing housing apart.





Coat entire surface of bore in wheel bearing housing with Molypaste (AOS 115 000 01).

Note: A grease packet containing 3 grams of grease is included with the wheel bearing kit.