How to replace Front Wheel Bearings?

[Ameer Antar]

You should definitely get the hub puller tool. It's a regular puller, but the arms have bolt holes at the end so you can bolt it to the hub with the wheel bolts. I mistakenly chose to try and bang out the nose of the drive axle, and ended up messing up the threads at the end. The puller got it out so much easier and I was able to rent it from Autozone for free. good luck.

-Ameer

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Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 16:02:25 -0400
From: SJ <syljay at optonline.net>
Subject: How to replace Front Wheel Bearings?
To: quattro at audifans.com
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Patient is 90 100Q, manual, NF engine

I have a "whirr, whirr, whirr" sound coming from the front end.
The sound is loudest at 45 mph.
The sound is loudest when turning left, quieter when turning right (as in
changing lanes on highway).

I suspect the starboard(right) side front bearing is kaput.

I have that special tool that allows removing and installing bearings on the
car.

What is the procedure for bearing replacement if one has the special tool?
The manual tells you how to do it if you only have bench mounted tools like
a press, etc.

Does the front drive axle have to be completely removed?
Remove brake caliper and rotor.
Remove the hub using a puller.

At this point, can the bearing be got at without further disassembly of the
suspension?


SJ
85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
88 Audi 5kq
90 Audi 100q




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