Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, multi-link suspension,
front-wheel drive
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
| Hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2- |
| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- |
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Loosen grease cap from seat by tapping lightly on the claw
of the hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2--1-. |
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Hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2- |
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Detach brake carrier with brake caliper and tie to body with
wire
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46. |
 Note
| Hang brake caliper from body. |
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Remove bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc. |
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| Wheel bearing -1- must always
face upwards. |
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Always set wheel bearing unit on hub
-2- when placing on a surface. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
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| Use a rigid spanner for turning further by angle. |
Caution
| Do not use an impact driver when tightening bolt
-1- with socket -T10162 A--2-! |
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Fitting sleeve -3241/4- |
| Always renew removed grease caps. |
| Damaged grease caps may allow moisture to enter the bearing.
Therefore, always use the tool shown in the illustration. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link
suspension, front-wheel drive“ |
| → Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
| Bolts for heat shield, brake caliper and brake disc
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46 |
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Fitting sleeve -3241/4-
Hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
...
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