Removing and installing ball bearings — VW

The following description deals with the Audi TT 1999 ä. Therefore differences must be considered, if necessary.

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

3350/1 Tube
3346/2 Fitting spindle
T 10030/1A Thrust pad
3301 Axial bearing
VW 454 Thrust pad
VW 421 Thrust pad
V.A.G 1383 A Gearbox lifter
T 40021 Adjustment tool
T 40022 Adjustment tool
G 052 735 A5 Universal grease

Consult the vehicle data sticker to see whether a 1KE or a 1KF brake system is installed in the vehicle.

Example of a vehicle data sticker

The vehicle data sticker can be found in the spare wheel recess and in the service booklet.

In this example, a 1KF brake system is installed

This information is required for a later operations.

Bring vehicle onto lifting platform.
Remove wheels from rear axle.

Remove the relevant transverse link => Page
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Place gearbox lifter V.A.G 1359/2 with a hardwood support under the longitudinal link.

Continued for vehicles with 1KF brake system => Page
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Continued for vehicles with 1KE brake system => Page
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Vehicles with 1KF brake system

Vehicles with slightly worn brake disc

Remove hexagon socket bolts -2-

Tightening torque: 65 Nm

Vehicles with heavily worn brake disc

Remove hexagon bolts -1-.

Tightening torque: 35 Nm

Always replace bolts.

Continued for both brake disc conditions

Remove brake caliper and suspend using wire.

Do not suspend brake caliper by the brake hose.

Remove brake disc.

Vehicles with 1KE brake system

For vehicles with 1KE brake system, the brake caliper need not be removed.

Removing lower ball joint

Grease the spindle withuniversal grease G 052 735 A5
Attach tools as shown in illustration.
Withdraw the ball joint by turning the spindle.

Installing lower ball joint

Attach tools as shown in illustration.
Draw in the ball joint centrally by turning the spindle.

Removing upper ball joint

Grease the spindle withuniversal grease G 052 735 A5
Attach tools as shown in illustration.
Withdraw the ball joint by turning the spindle.

Installing upper ball joint

Attach tools as shown in illustration.
Pull in the ball joint -1- by turning the screw.

Install brake disc where necessary

Tightening torque of cross-head screw : 4 Nm

Check whether the brake cover plate has sufficient clearance to the brake disc.
If necessary, ensure correct clearance.
Install brake caliper (vehicles with 1 KF brake system only).

Bolt tightening torque -2-: 65 Nm

Bolt tightening torque -1-: 35 Nm

Reinstall the relevant transverse link => Page
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