5000CSTQ wheel bearings

[Burl Vibert]

isham-research.freeserve.co.uk at pop.pol.net.uk wrote:
> 
> > Audi doesn't make bearings, so what part would I use?
> 
> 443 498 625E ?


Hi Phil
Another list member wrote me to say that the OEM bearings on his
car were SKF, but that an Audi tech told him to get the German
made SKF, not the Italian ones.  I don't know which ones I've
been going through but I bet they're Italian.


> 
> >> The Big Red Bus uses bolts, not nuts.  Audi's bearing kit includes a
> >> new waisted bolt each time - I strongly suspect (from the torquing
> >> instructions) that it's a stretch bolt like the cylinder head bolts.
> 
> > Which bolts are these you're talking about?
> 
> Later models use bolts not nuts to secure the halfshaft through the
> wheel bearing.

Ok, now I get it, but mine doesn't have these, it has a nut which
goes on the axle stub.
Oh well, the car should be ready on Monday, hopefully this one
lasts longer, if not I'll definitely check for the German made
bearings.  Or maybe give SKF a call.

BTW, driving a Chevy Sprint loaner does make you appreciate our
cars much more.

Burl Vibert
1987 5000CSTQ
Kingston, Ontario