Audi A6 Typ 4G: Overview - Wheel Bearing
Overview - Wheel Bearing, Vehicles with FWD

1 - Bolt
2 - Cover Plate
3 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Housing Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing, AWD
Vehicles".
4 - Wheel Bearing Housing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing, FWD Vehicles".
5 - Rear Speed Sensor
- Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46-
- Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44-
6 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Brake System; Rep. Gr.45.
7 - Front Seal
8 - Wheel Hub
Caution
Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when
setting down/storing. Refer to
→ Fig. "Avoid Contaminating with Dirt and Damaging the Seal When Setting
Down/Storing.".
- Wheel bearing unit, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, AWD, Removing and Installing".
- For servicing the wheel bearing unit. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing".
9 - Brake Rotor
10 - Bolt
- 200 Nm +180º turn
- Always replace if removed
- Follow the assembly information when loosening and tightening. Refer
to
→ Chapter "Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Loosening and Tightening".
11 - Dust Cap
12 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Brake System; Rep. Gr.46.
Avoid Contaminating with Dirt and Damaging the Seal When
Setting Down/Storing.
- The wheel bearing -1- must
always face up.
- Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel hub
-2-.

Overview - Wheel Bearing Housing, Vehicles with AWD

1 - Bolt
2 - Cover Plate
3 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Housing Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing, AWD
Vehicles".
4 - Wheel Bearing Housing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD, Removing and Installing".
5 - Bolt
- 80 Nm +90º turn
- Always replace if removed
6 - drive axle
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
7 - Rear Speed Sensor
- Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46-
- Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44-
8 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Brake System; Rep. Gr.45.
9 - Wheel Bearing
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.".
- Wheel bearing unit, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, AWD, Removing and Installing".
- For servicing the wheel bearing unit. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing".
10 - Wheel Hub
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.".
- Wheel bearing unit, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, AWD, Removing and Installing".
- For servicing the wheel bearing unit. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing".
11 - Brake Rotor
12 - Bolt
- Tightening specification -Item 14-.
13 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Brake System; Rep. Gr.46.
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 down on the wheel hub
-2-.

- Never reach into the inside when lifting the wheel bearing.
- Hold the wheel bearing only on the outside.
The same procedure also applies to the wheel bearing without
a wheel hub.

READ NEXT:
Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing, FWD Vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench -VAG1410-
Grease
Removing
- Re
Wheel Bearing Unit, FWD, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Puller - Grease Cap -VW637/2-
Sleeve -3241/4-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench -
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Press Plate -VW401-
Press Plate -VW402-
Press Piece - Multiple Use -VW412-
Hydraulic Press - Bushing Assembly Tool Kit -T10230-
Puller - Kukko Sepa
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Overview - Headlamp Washer System
1 - Spray Nozzle for Night Vision System Camera -R212-
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Night Vision System Camera -R212- Spray Nozzle, Removing and
Installing".
2 - Screw
2.5 Nm
Quantity: 2
3 - Mount
Front head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints
Fig. 53 Front seat: adjusting the head restraint
Adjust the head restraints so the upper edge is as
even as possible with the top of your head. If that
is not possible, try to adjust as close to this position
as possible. Pu