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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.3, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.0, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.0 16 V, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.3, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.3 quattro, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.3 20V quattro, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) S2 quattro, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) S2 quattro, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.3 quattro, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.3 20V quattro, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.6 quattro, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.8 quattro, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 1.8, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.2 quattro, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.0 16 V, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.0 20 V quattro, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.0 20 V, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.0, AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) 2.0 View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for COUPE (89, 8B) and other AUDI models
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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI COUPE (89, 8B). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 22
Drive socket # 24
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Bush and bearing driver set
Hammer
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Tap wrench
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI COUPE (89, 8B). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) car.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI COUPE (89, 8B). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI COUPE (89, 8B). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI COUPE (89, 8B). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the brake disc.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the fastener that connects the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 18
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 19
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  16. Step 20
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  17. Step 21
    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a rubber mallet.
    Step 22
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    Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
  18. Step 23
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    Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  19. Step 24
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    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  20. Step 25
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  21. Step 26
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    Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI COUPE (89, 8B). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Stop pressing on the surface of the bearing immediately after it has been fitted into its mounting seat.
  22. Step 27
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    Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  23. Step 28
    Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
    Step 29
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    Connect the lower control arm to the steering knuckle.
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