How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.9 TDI Audi A3 8l1
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.8, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.6, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.8 T, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.8 T, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.6, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.9 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) 1.9 TDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing and wheel hub on AUDI A3 1 (8L1)

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A3 8L1. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Torx bit T30
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
Torque wrench
Copper grease
Wheel impact socket #17
Flat chisel
Hammer
3-Arm Gear Puller
12-point socket # 32
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A3 8L1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right wheel hubs on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A3 8L1. Use the following procedure:
  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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A3 8L1
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A3 8L1. Tip:
    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.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the brake pads.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake disc mounting bolts and remove it. Use Torx T30.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A3 8L1. AUTODOC recommends:
    If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
  11. Step 11
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    Pry up and remove the wheel hub cap. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A3 8L1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    If necessary, use a flat chisel and a hammer.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the wheel hub fastening nut. Use drive 12-point socket #32.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the hub. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit. Use 3-Arm Gear Puller.
  15. Step 15
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    Clean the guiding part of the stub axle. Use a wire brush.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A3 8L1. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Be careful to avoid damaging the guiding part of the stub axle.
  16. Step 16
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 17
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    Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat.
  18. Step 18
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  19. Step 19
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    Move the hub as far as it can go.
  20. Step 20
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    Screw the wheel hub lock nut.
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