A8CT

I have had a vibration that's been ******* me for over a year and finally fixed it. It was one of the rear wheel bearings...

No noise and no play with the wheel on the car. I finally went with my gut instinct, pulled off the caliper, rotor and axle and sure enough there was wobble when spinning the hub. So, if you have a persistent vibration and have run out of options remember this post. I had two good Audi techs look for the problem and none of them picked up on it either. It just didn't have the classic wheel bearing failure symptoms.

I used a "Hub Tamer" to remove the old bearing and install the new one. The bearings on the facelift cars are a little different than the pre 2k ones but same concept of pressing the bearing into the hub. The hub on the facelift cars actually bolts back in place.

I took some pics but didn't follow the Bentley (not much help since it's all Audi tools and they remove a lot more than needed) or Hub tamer directions about 1/2 way through.

I think if I did another one, I could write a procedure. It's actually not too bad - probably a 2.5 hour job.

Bob

marcodant

funny I have the same issue. I am going to replace all 4 wheel bearings coming this winter

TerminA8r

I would love some pictures and any hints/tips you picked up on.
Thank You.

banal

one set vibrates despite multiple balancings...

sportQ

if I can trace the source to the wheel bearings.

skiracer1313

How many miles does it take for these to wear out?

PaulW

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A8CT

I would say no... most likely something in the wheel and/or tires

A8CT

as I mentioned, it's worth taking it apart down to the hub so you can really check it.

A8CT

I think that was more of a factor as opposed to just mileage. I'll let some other people weigh in...