Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.6, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.0, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 3.0, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.4, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.4, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 3.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing on AUDI A4 B6 (8E5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A4 B6 Avant. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #15
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      HEX bit no.H8.
                    
                      HEX bit no.H19.
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A4 B6 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Audi A4 B6 Avant 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 A4 B6 Avant. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 8

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A4 B6 Avant. 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.
Step 9

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use HEX No.H8.
Step 12

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 13

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Remove the retaining ring. Use a crowbar.
Step 15

Remove the brake disc.
Step 16

Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC:
Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
Step 17

Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use HEX No.H19. Use a tap wrench.
Step 18

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 19

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 20

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 21

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 22

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 23

Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing. Use HEX No.H19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 200 Nm torque.+180°

Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
Step 24

Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 25

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
Step 26

Install the brake disc.
Step 27

Install the retaining ring.
Step 28

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A4 B6 Avant. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 30

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use HEX No.H8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
Step 31

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.

Step 33

Install the brake pads.
Step 34

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 35

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 36

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A4 B6 Avant. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 37

Install the wheel.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 38

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 39

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 40

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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  28.08.2023 06:13
  
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