How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 5.2 FSI quattro AUDI R8 Spyder
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How to change front wheel bearing on AUDI R8 Spyder (427, 429) – replacement guide

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI R8 Spyder. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 21
XZN socket bit # 12
HEX bit no.H16.
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Tap wrench
Flat chisel
Crow bar
Vice
3-Arm Gear Puller
Bush and bearing driver set
Bearing puller
Hub slide hammer puller
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI R8 Spyder. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your AUDI R8 Spyder car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – AUDI R8 Spyder.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel hub fastener. Use HEX No.H16. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 5
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 6
    Changing Wheel Bearing on AUDI R8 Spyder (427, 429) 5.2 FSI quattro 2013 by yourself
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI R8 Spyder
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 8
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    Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor. Use a crowbar.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
  7. Step 9
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  11. Step 13
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor cable fastener. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the brake disc.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI R8 Spyder. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  15. Step 17
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 19
    How to replace AUDI R8 Spyder (427, 429) 5.2 FSI quattro 2011 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  18. Step 20
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 21
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 22
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 23
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  22. Step 24
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut.
  23. Step 25
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  24. Step 26
    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 27
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    Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI R8 Spyder. Tip:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  25. Step 28
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    Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  26. Step 29
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    Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  27. Step 30
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    Remove the wheel hub together with the bearing. Use the hub slide hammer puller.
  28. Step 31
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    Grip the wheel hub together with the bearing in a vice.
  29. Step 32
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    Remove the hub bearing mounting. Use 3-Arm Gear Puller.
  30. Step 33
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    Pull the bearing inner race out of the wheel hub. Use the bearing puller. Use 3-Arm Gear Puller.
  31. Step 34
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    Install a new hub bearing and secure it.
  32. Step 35
    Release the vice and take out the wheel hub together with the bearing.
    Step 36
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    Press a new bearing into the wheel hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  33. Step 37
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    Adjust the wheel bearing.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI R8 Spyder. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
  34. Step 38
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  35. Step 39
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  36. Step 40
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    Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing. Use XZN #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.+90°
    Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI R8 Spyder. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
  37. Step 41
    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI R8 Spyder. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
    Step 42
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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