Removing and installing wheel bearing unit (multi-link suspension - four-wheel drive vehicles) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

📋 Procedure

1. Before starting work, measure distance from centre of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing .
2. Loosen bolt securing drive shaft at wheel hub .
3. Remove brake disc Brake system46Rear brakes; Removing and installing brake disc.
4. Remove coil spring .
5. Remove drive shaft .
6. Remove bolts (arrows).
7. Pull wheel bearing unit out of wheel bearing housing.
8. ⚠ Avoid dirtying or damaging the seal when laying it down or placing it in storage. — Overview table: when does wheel alignment have to be checked?

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (A3 2 (8PA)) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change rear wheel bearing on AUDI A3 2 (8PA)

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