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Wheel Bearing Assembly Overview






Wheel Bearing Assembly Overview





1 Suspension Strut

2 Bolt

Bolt point must face in direction of travel.

3 Left Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (G47)/Right Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (G45)

Can be checked in Guided Fault Finding using the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051).

Before inserting wheel speed sensor, clean inner surface of bore hole and coat with securing grease (G 000 650)

4 Bolt

M6 x 16

8 Nm

5 Tie Rod End

6 Wheel Hub with Wheel Bearing

Sensor ring for ABS is installed in wheel hub.

Various versions.

7 Nut

M12 x 1.5

Pre-tighten to 100 Nm, then loosen by 180° and tighten to 100 Nm again.

Self-locking

Always replace after removal.

8 Internally Vented Brake Disc

9 Bolt

M16 x 1.5 x 80

Hex head bolt: 200 Nm + 180° turn.

Twelve-point bolt: 70 Nm + 90° turn.

Always replace after removal.

CAUTION!
Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when loosening or tightening.

10 Bolt

11 Bolt

M6 x 12

12 Nm

12 Cover Plate

13 Wheel Bearing Housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.

With bolted brake carrier.

If a wheel bearing housing is replaced, vehicle must then be aligned. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Overview ] Wheel Alignment Overview.

14 Bolt

M12 x 1.5 x 45

70 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace after removal.

15 Drive Axle

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint ] Drive Axle With CV Joint.

16 Nut

M12 x 1.5 x 80

70 Nm + 90° turn

Self-locking.

Always replace after removal.