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How to change rear wheel bearing on AUDI A3 Convertible (8P7) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for A3 Convertible (8P7) and other AUDI models
Wheel bearing kit
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
XZN socket bit # 14
XZN socket bit # 16
Torx bit T30
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI A3 Convertible (8P7). Professionals recommend:
- Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your AUDI A3 Convertible (8P7) 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 A3 Convertible (8P7).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A3 Convertible (8P7)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
- Step 8Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
- Step 9Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI A3 Convertible (8P7). AUTODOC recommends: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.
- Step 10Remove the brake pads.
- Step 11Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 12Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use XZN #14. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13Remove the caliper bracket.
- Step 14Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 15Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 16Remove the brake disc.
- Step 17Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.Replacement: wheel bearing – AUDI A3 Convertible (8P7). AUTODOC experts recommend:Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
- Step 18Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use XZN #16. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 19Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 20Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
- Step 21Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 22Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
- Step 23Install the fastening bolt.
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