Audi A6 Typ 4G: Overview - Wheel Bearing

1 - Nut
- 40 Nm
- Always replace if removed
2 - Upper Front Control Arm
3 - Upper Rear Control Arm
4 - Bolt
- Always replace if removed
5 - Washer
6 - Wheel Bearing Housing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing".
7 - Brake Shield
8 - Bolt
- For the tightening specification. Refer to → Brake System;
9 - Bolt
- 200 Nm +180º turn
- Replace after each removal. Refer to
→ Chapter "Drive Axle General Information".
- Before installing, clean the threads in the CV joint with a tap.
10 - Wheel Hub
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing".
11 - Wheel Bearing
- Wheel bearing unit, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing and Installing".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing".
Caution
Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when
lifting, setting down/storing. Refer to
→ Fig. "Avoid Contaminating with Dirt and Damaging the Seal When Lifting,
Setting Down/Storing.".
12 - Bolt
- 40 Nm
- Always replace if removed
13 - Nut
- 140 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- After loosening threaded connection of guide control arm to wheel
bearing housing, adhesive residue must be removed on thread of linkage
stub.
14 - Control Arm
15 - Nut
- M12: 120 Nm
- M14: 140 Nm
- There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
- Always replace if removed
- After loosening threaded connection on the ball joint to the wheel
bearing housing, adhesive residue must be removed on thread of linkage
stub.
16 - Guide Link
17 - Tie Rod End
18 - Nut
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Steering Gear, Steering Gear with Tie Rods"
- Always replace if removed
19 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Brake System; Rep. Gr.45.
20 - Wheel Speed Sensor
21 - drive axle
22 - Bolt
- M10 70 Nm
- Always replace if removed
23 - Cap Bolts
- 80 Nm +90º turn
- Always replace if removed
Avoid Contaminating with Dirt and Damaging the Seal When
Lifting, Setting Down/Storing.
- The wheel bearing -1- must
always face up.
- Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel hub
-2-.

- Never reach into the inside when lifting the wheel bearing.
- Hold the wheel bearing only on the outside.

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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 21mm -VAG1332/7-
Removing
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Peened triple roller joint AAR 3300 i with 94 mm outer CV
joint
Peened triple roller joint AAR 3300 i with 98 mm outer CV
joint
Peened triple roller joint AAR 3300 i with 100 mm outer CV
joint
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench 80-400Nm -VAG1576-
Removing
- Loosen the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub.
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SEE MORE:
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
Fig. 178 Right rear side of the vehicle: removing the AdBlue cap
The AdBlue tank opening is located near the diesel
tank opening. Add at least 1.5 gallons (5.7
liters) of AdBlue. This is the minimum amount required
to ensure the system detects
Shock Absorber Leaks
Shock absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged
because of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the
vehicle have shown that the replacement of a large number of
rejected shock absorbers was not justified.
Slight leaking of oil ("sweating") at piston rod seal is