Re: 200T Front End Noise

[Rob Silcher <rsilcher@mc4adm.UWaterloo.ca>]

I haven't replaced wheel bearings on an Audi but I have done them on 
several Rabbits - looking at the manual they look very similar.  A friend 
of mine has replaced them on a 5000.

Anyways, special tools are not required to do the job - other than some 
heavy duty washer of varying sizes or you can use discs that come in a 
package (various size discs).

I posted the procedure to the VW newsgroups and I can send you a copy (let me
know).  It's not that difficult and well worth it since mechanics charge alot
to do this.  I sure felt a great sense of accomplishment after doing them
myself. 

BTW there is a 'wheel bearing' topic in the quattro list archives.  It 
recommends that this procedure is not for the shadetree mechanic - I 
personally don't agree.

On Thu, 31 Aug 1995, Peter Tracy wrote:

> 
> My '90 200 Turbo has a grinding noise in the front end. It happens whenever 
> the wheel is turned to the right from center and comes from the left front 
> wheel. It does not happen when turning left.
> 
> Any clues on what it might be? My guess is either a wheel bearing or a CV 
> joint. I have replaced CV joints on other cars and I assume this car is 
> similar. Has anyone ever replaced a wheel bearing on one of these cars 
> (5000, 100 or 200)? Is this a job for the shadetree mechanic or are 
> expensive special tools required?
> 
> TIA
> Peter Tracy
> ptracy@keps.com
>