AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Rear Axle Front Wheel Drive Owner's Manual

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Outer wheel bearing
Do not wash out if bearing is to be re-used
11 -
Outer wheel bearing outer race Use copper arbor to drive outPressing in Fig. 4Apply small quantity of wheel bearing
grease to wheel bearing seat before
pressing in bearing race
12 -
Brake disc with wheel hub
13 -
ABS wheel speed sensor rotor Drive off evenly using copper arbor through
tapped holes in wheel hub Pressing in Fig. 5
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Inner wheel bearing outer race
Use copper arbor to drive out outer raceApply small quantity of wheel bearing
grease to wheel bearing seat before
pressing in bearing race
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Inner wheel bearing
Do not wash out if bearing is to be re-used
16 -
Seal Always replaceDifferent versions parts catalog
microfiche Fill area between sealing lips with multi-
purpose grease Fig. 7

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Fig. 1 Removing grease cap
- Remove grease cap from seat by tapping gently on claw of tool.

Notes: Fig. 2 Driving on grease cap
Damaged (dented/buckled) grease caps permit the penetration of
moisture and must always be replaced. When installing a grease cap always use the tool shown to prevent
damage.
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Note:
Wheel bearing play is correct when the thrust washer can just be moved
using a screwdriver simply by applying pressure, without having to apply
force. Fig. 3 Setting wheel bearing clearance
- Secure with slotted ring and new cotter pin.

Fig. 4 Pressing in outer race for outer wheel bearing
- Apply small quantity of wheel bearing grease to wheel bearing seat
before pressing in bearing race.
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Fig. 5 Pressing in ABS wheel speed sensor rotor

Fig. 6 Pressing in outer race for inner wheel bearing
- Apply small quantity of wheel bearing grease to wheel bearing seat
before pressing in bearing race.
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From m.y. 1998 , revised stub axles and dust lips will be installed
parts catalog microfiche.
Note:
For greater clarity, the seal is shown removed. Fig. 7 Fill groove (arrow) with grease
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