Control Arm Bearing, Replacing: Notes

Pressing out and in bearing for track control arm (on wheel bearing housing side)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Control Arm Bearing, Replacing

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Thrust plate VW 402
Punch VW 412
Sleeve VW 516
Tube 3296

Assembly paste G 052 109 A2

NOTE:

Hold track control arm firmly in position while pressing bearing out and in.

Bearing, Removing

Remove track control arm → Track Control Arm, Removing and Installing .

Fig 2: Identifying Rim Offset, Bearing, And Control Arm

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Mark the installation depth - arrow - on the bearing - 1 -.

Use a waterproof felt-tip pen for marking.

Install special tools as shown in the illustration.
Press bearing - 1 - out of track control arm - 2 -.

Bearing Race, Installing

Transfer installation depth marking from the old bearing to the new one.
Coat bearing lightly with assembly paste G 052 109 A2 .

Fig 3: Identifying Bearing And Control Arm

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Insert bearing - 1 - into track control arm - 2 -.
Install special tools as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

When installing, make sure the bearing does not tilt.

Press bearing - 1 - into track control arm - 2 -.
Note the installation depth marking when installing - arrow -.

Fig 4: Identifying Rim Offset Of Bearing In Control Arm

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Check rim offset of bearing - 1 - in track control arm - 2 -.

Dimensions - a - and - b - must be identical.

If dimensions - a - and - b - are different, press bearing - 1 - in more.
Install track control arm → Track Control Arm, Removing and Installing .