Wheel Bearing Housing (Aluminum)

Wheel bearing housing (aluminum) - all wheel drive, removing and installing

Removing

- Remove drive axle hex socket head bolt.
- Remove wheels.





- Remove mounting bolts - 1 - from brake caliper.
- Remove brake caliper and hang up on body.
- Remove disc brake.





- Remove hex socket head bolt - 1 -.
- Remove ABS wheel speed sensor - 2 - from wheel bearing housing.





- Remove bolt - 1 - for coupling rod.





- Remove bolt - A - for tie rod.
- Mark installation position of eccentric washer for bolt - B -.
- Remove bolt - B -.





- Remove bolt - 2 - for transverse link - 1 -.
- Pull wheel bearing housing off drive axle.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited torsional range. Only tighten threaded connections at links if vehicle is in curb weight position

Otherwise rubber mounting will be stressed, resulting in a reduced service life.

- Drive axle, removing and installing
- Perform vehicle alignment Wheel alignment.

Alignment must take place on a VW/Audi recommended alignment stand.