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5.5 Wheel Hub and Wheel Bearing, Remov‐
ing and Installing
Note
♦
During the entire work procedure, always ensure proper seat‐
ing of tools and components (wheel bearing/wheel hub).
♦
Always place Engine/Gearbox Jack - VAG1383A- beneath
wheel bearing housing during entire work procedure (danger
of accident if parts fall off).
♦
Different versions of the wheel bearing housing were installed
during production depending on the model year ⇒ page 83 and
for this reason different tools must be used when changing a
wheel bearing, allocation refer to the Parts Catalog.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - VAG1383A- with Universal Transmis‐
sion Support - VAG1359/2-
♦ Hydraulic Press - VAS6178-
♦ Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - T10205-
♦ Puller - Kukko Separating Tool - Diameter 25-155mm - 15/3-
♦ Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump - VAS6179-
♦ Pliers for Circlips, 180mm Internal Circlip - VAS5498-
♦ Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump - Pressure Gauge -
VAS6179/1-
♦ Thrust Plate - T10064/4-
♦ Thrust Piece - T40185/4-
– First remove the drive axle, refer to
⇒ “6.3 Drive Axle, Removing and Installing”, page 101 .
– Install upper control arm on wheel bearing housing.
– Remove brake disc and backing plate.
– Unclip wire for wheel speed sensor from retainer.
– Remove ABS speed sensor.
Wheel Hub, Pulling Out
– Attach Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - 1 -
T10205/1- -1- to the wheel hub using the wheel bolts -2-.
• The wheel bolts -2- must not protrude on the back side of the
Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - 1 - T10205/1-
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Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
94 Rep. Gr.40 - Front Suspension