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Removal and Replacement






Wheel Bearing Housing and Wheel Bearing Unit Overview






1 Nut

40 Nm

Always replace if removed.

2 Upper Front Control Arm

3 Upper Rear Control Arm

4 Bolt

Always replace if removed.

5 Washer

6 Wheel Bearing Housing

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

Different versions, for allocation refer to the Parts Catalog

Distinguishing characteristic

When exchanging the wheel bearing housing, make sure the length of the thread on the tie rod end is sufficient (there must be approximately 5 mm extra thread). If this is not the case, then install a new tie rod end with a longer thread pin. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

7 Brake Shield

8 Bolt

10 Nm

9 Bolt

200 Nm + 180° turn

Replace after each removal => [ Wheel Bearing ] Front Suspension

Before installing, clean the threads in the CV joint with a tap.

10 Wheel Hub

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing ] Overhaul

11 Wheel Bearing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing ] Overhaul

Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing. Refer to => [ Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing. ].

12 Bolt

40 Nm

Always replace if removed.

13 Nut

Always replace if removed.

Different versions, for allocation refer to the Parts Catalog

Pay attention to the different nut versions and to the tightening specifications

After loosening threaded connection of guide control arm to wheel bearing housing, adhesive residue must be removed on thread of linkage stub.

14 Control Arm

15 Nut

Always replace if removed.

Different versions, for allocation refer to the Parts Catalog

Pay attention to the different nut versions and to the tightening specifications

After loosening threaded connection on the ball joint to the wheel bearing housing, adhesive residue must be removed on thread of linkage stub.

16 Guide Link

17 Tie Rod End

Different versions, for allocation refer to the Parts Catalog

18 Nut

Different versions, for allocation refer to the Parts Catalog

Pay attention to the different nut versions and to the tightening specifications

Always replace if removed.

19 Bolt

9 Nm

20 Wheel Speed Sensor

21 Drive Axle

22 Bolt

70 Nm

Always replace if removed.

23 Bolts

80 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing.





The wheel bearing - 1 - must always face up.

Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel hub - 2 -.

Nut versions for the tie rod ball joint bracket






Hex collar nut - A -

Tightening Specifications 20 Nm +90°

12-point combi nut - B -

Tightening Specifications 100 Nm

Hex combi nut - C -

Tightening Specifications 110 Nm

Wheel bearing housing with different steering arm thickness






The wheel bearing housing differs in the thickness of the steering arm - 2 -.

Nut versions for the control arm and guide control arm bracket






Hex - collar nut - A - M12 wrench 21 mm

Tightening Specifications 145 Nm

Hex - combination nut - B - M12 18 mm

Tightening Specifications 110 Nm

Hex - combination nut - B - M12 21 mm

Tightening Specifications 120 Nm

Hex - combination nut - B - M14 wrench 21 mm

Tightening Specifications 140 Nm