How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.6 TDI Audi A1 Sportback
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Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
12-point socket #30
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hammer
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). Recommended sequence of 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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Open the car door.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the parking brake lever trim cover.
  9. Step 10
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    Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #10.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake drum.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a tap wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  16. Step 17
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    Tighten the hub. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 175 nm torque.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). Professionals recommend:
    The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
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