Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing on AUDI A6 2 (C6) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) and other AUDI models
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A6 4F2. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #17
Torx bit T20
XZN socket bit # 12
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Impact screwdriver
Hammer
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A6 4F2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Audi A6 4F2 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 A6 4F2. 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 A6 4F2
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  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. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A6 4F2. 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.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a combination spanner #17.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  13. Step 13
    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use an impact screwdriver.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the brake disc.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use Torx T20.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the brake disc cover.
  18. Step 19
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    Clean the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 20
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    Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  20. Step 21
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit. Use a hammer.
  22. Step 23
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 24
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    Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat. Use copper grease.
  24. Step 25
    Changing of Wheel Bearing on Audi A6 C6 2004 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
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