Audi Q5: Overview - Wheel Bearing

1 - Nut
- 40 Nm
- Always replace if removed
2 - Upper Front Control Arm
3 - Upper Rear Control Arm
4 - Bolt
- Always replace if removed
5 - Washer
6 - Wheel Bearing Housing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing".
- There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
- Distinguishing characteristic.
WARNING
When exchanging the wheel bearing housing, make sure the
length of the thread on the tie rod end is sufficient (there
must be approximately 5 mm extra thread). If this is not the
case, then install a new tie rod end with a longer thread pin.
Refer to the Parts Catalog.
7 - Brake Shield
8 - Bolt
9 - Bolt
- 200 Nm +180º
- Replace after each removal. Refer to
→ Chapter "Driveshaft General Information".
- Before installing, clean the threads in the CV joint with a tap.
10 - Wheel Hub
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing".
11 - Wheel Bearing
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing".
Caution
Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting
down/storing. Refer to → Fig. "Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal
when setting down/storing.".
12 - Bolt
- 40 Nm
- Always replace if removed
13 - Nut
- Always replace if removed
- There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
- There are different versions and tightening specifications.
- After loosening threaded connection of guide control arm to wheel
bearing housing, adhesive residue must be removed on thread of linkage
stub.
14 - Control Arm
15 - Nut
- Always replace if removed
- There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
- There are different versions and tightening specifications.
- After loosening threaded connection on the ball joint to the wheel
bearing housing, adhesive residue must be removed on thread of linkage
stub.
16 - Guide Link
17 - Tie Rod End
- There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
18 - Nut
- There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
- Pay attention to the different nut versions and to the tightening
specifications.
- Always replace if removed
19 - Bolt
20 - Speed Sensor
21 - Drive Axle
22 - Bolt
- 70 Nm
- Always replace if removed
23 - Cap Screws
- 80 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when
setting down/storing.
- The wheel bearing -1- must
always face up.
- Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel hub
-2-.

Nut versions for the tie rod ball joint bracket
Tightening specification: 20 Nm 90º.
- Twelve-point combination nut -B-
Tightening specification: 100 Nm
Tightening specifications: 110 Nm

Nut versions for the control arm and guide link bracket
- Hex - collar nut -A- M12 wrench
21 mm
Tightening specification: 145 Nm
- Hex - combination nut -B- M12
18 mm
Tightening specifications: 110 Nm
- Hex - combination nut -B- M12
21 mm
Tightening specification: 120 Nm
- Hex - combination nut -B- M14
21 mm
Tightening specification: 140 Nm

Wheel bearing housing with different steering arm thickness
- The wheel bearing housing differs in the thickness of the
steering arm -2-.

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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 18mm -VAG1332/10-
or
Torque Wre
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench 80-400Nm -VAG1576-
Removing
- Remove drive axle. Refer
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Digital Torque Wrench -VAG1756A-
Loosen the threaded connection between the drive axle and
wheel hub
- With vehicle still standing on its wheels
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Front Spoiler
Removing
- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -1- and the
end plate.
- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-, if
equipped.
- Open the retainers -arrows- and
remove the connecting piece -2-.
You can pre-select your desired speed while the
vehicle is not moving.
Turn on the ignition.
Pull lever into position 1 > fig. 108.
Press the lever in the + or - direction to increase
or decrease your speed.
Let go of the lever to save that speed.
This function makes it possible, for examp