Exploded view - wheel bearing — AUDI

Exploded view - wheel bearing
Nut
40 Nm
Always renew if removed
Upper link (front)
Upper link (rear)
Bolt
Always renew if removed
Washer
Not installed on more recent versions
Wheel bearing housing
Removing and installing
Chapter
Different versions; for correct version, refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Distinguishing feature
Anchor
WARNING
When renewing the wheel bearing housing, make sure that the thread of the pin on the track rod ball joint is long enough (the thread should project about 5 mm beyond the steering arm). If this is not the case, a new track rod ball joint with a longer pin thread must also be fitted; for correct version refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
.
Splash plate for brakes
Bolt
10 Nm
Bolt
200 Nm +180°
Always renew if removed
Chapter
Before securing, clean the threads in the CV joint using a thread tap
Wheel hub
Removing and installing
Chapter
Wheel bearing
Removing and installing
Chapter
Caution
Avoid dirtying or damaging the seal when laying it down or placing it in storage
Fig.
.
Bolt
Tightening torque
Item
Nut
Always renew if removed
Different versions; for correct version, refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Note different nut versions and tightening torques
Anchor
After detaching guide link from wheel bearing housing, remove residual adhesive from thread of joint pin.
Track control link
Different versions; for correct version, refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Nut
Always renew if removed
Different versions; for correct version, refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Note different nut versions and tightening torques
Anchor
After detaching swivel joint from wheel bearing housing, remove residual adhesive from thread of joint pin.
Guide link
Different versions; for correct version, refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Track rod ball joint
Different versions; for correct version, refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Nut
Different versions; for correct version, refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Note different nut versions and tightening torques
Anchor
Always renew if removed
Bolt
9 Nm
Speed sensor
Drive shaft
Bolt
70 Nm
Always renew if removed
Countersunk bolts
80 Nm +90°
Always renew if removed
Avoiding dirtying or damaging the seal when laying it down or placing it in storage
The wheel bearing
1
must always be pointing upwards.
Always put down the wheel bearing unit with the wheel hub
2
facing downwards.
Do not touch the inside of the wheel bearing when you pick it up.
Always take hold of the outside of the wheel bearing.
Nut versions for securing track rod ball joint
Hexagon flange nut
A
Tightening torque: 20 Nm + 90°
Twelve-point nut with washer
B
Tightening torque: 100 Nm
Hexagon nut with washer
C
Tightening torque: 110 Nm
Different wheel bearing housings with different steering arm thicknesses
Different versions of wheel bearing housing are available. The thickness of the steering arm
2
is not the same on the two different versions.
Nut versions for securing track control link and guide link
Hexagon flange nut
A
(M12) width across flats: 21 mm
Tightening torque: 145 Nm
Hexagon nut with washer
B
(M12) width across flats: 18 mm
Tightening torque: 110 Nm
Hexagon nut with washer
B
(M12) width across flats: 21 mm
Tightening torque: 120 Nm
Hexagon nut with washer
B
(M14) width across flats: 21 mm
Tightening torque: 140 Nm