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Removing and installing wheel bearing housing (aluminium) - four-wheel drive — AUDI

Removing and installing wheel bearing housing (aluminium) - four-wheel drive on Audi: 15 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

15 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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  • Mark installation position of eccentric washer for bolt (B).

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove hexagon socket head bolt for drive shaft .
  2. Remove wheels.
  3. Remove securing bolts (1) from brake caliper.
  4. Take off brake caliper and tie up on body.
  5. Remove brake disc.
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  1. Remove hexagon socket head bolt (1).
  2. Pull ABS speed sensor (2) out of wheel bearing housing.
  3. Remove bolt (1) for coupling rod.
  4. Remove bolt (A) for track rod.
  5. Mark installation position of eccentric washer for bolt (B).
  6. Remove bolt (B).
  7. Remove bolt (2) for transverse link (1).
  8. Pull wheel bearing housing off drive shaft.
  9. Removing and installing drive shaft
  10. Check and adjust wheel alignment .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.