Rear Bearing change + sway bar links
 

Hi , I need to hange one rear bearing on my 99,5 A4. I have planned to take out the HUB and have it to a shop so they can use their press to have the new bearing into it.

My questions are

1- do I need to change some of the screws/bolt when puting all the parts back together? I know some bolts are only good for one single use. On this AUDI , is this OK If I use same screws( I'm asking that because , I purchased single bearing but noticed that some bearing kits included couple of screws)

2- I have a big industrial clamp (vise) do you think I May be able to insert the bearing into the HUB with that tool?

I will have the car align after those repair as I'm changing a tie rod too and 8 control arms (brigining back this car to the AUDI perfect handling)

3-I will change rear sway bar link, but don't have the part for this saturday. i want to know if the car need to ba align after changing rear sway bar links?


Your help is appreciated ...

If somehone has ever done this D.I.Y repair , advices are more than welcome ...

Thanks for your time , and by the way , I will post a tread with picture and details how to change this bearing .

Re: Rear Bearing change + sway bar links
 

Rear sway bar links won't affect your wheel alingment.

As far as replacing the bearing goes, if I recall correctly: the axle nut is supposed to be replaced. And it's on there really tight as well...get that breaker bar out.

Re: Rear Bearing change + sway bar links
 

I have done the job myself Not to hard to do. You are right talking about center axis bolt and replacement. Only problem I had was to remove some bolts . You need to have a torch kit and ball joint tool. About People telling you can remove and replace bearing with hammer or anything else...Don't do that. Cost me 15$ to have it done at a mechanic ( after two hour trying to insert a bearing that I finally break)

Anybody needs advices how to do that job , just let me know, I will help.

Re: Rear Bearing change + sway bar links
 

Quick note, the bolt that goes into the CV Shaft to hold the hub and barring in place is a "torque to yeld bolt" this means that it stretches apart when torqued on properley holds everything in place nice and tight. You MUST replace those bolts every time they come off the car because they can only be stretched once, therefor, they break inside if torqued on a secound time. Bolts go for about 9$ at the dealer where i live, worth it to replace.