Remove the brake disc from the hub.
Remove the protective cover attached to the suspension spring.
Press the wheel hub out of the steering knuckle using a VW 412 mandrel, a VW 420 pipe and a support ring (see photo).
If necessary, press out the inner ring of the ball bearing using a puller with hooks and a support ring VW 295a.
To remove the outer bearing ring from the steering knuckle, first remove both retaining rings, then press out the outer bearing ring using a pipe, support ring and mandrel.
Replace the hub bearing if necessary.
The hub assembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly, taking into account the following:
- put the retaining rings in place and press the outer bearing ring until it stops;
- press the suspension strut housing onto the wheel hub using a mandrel and support rings. The support ring should only be applied to the bearing inner ring flange.
Put the telescopic stand back in place.
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