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Old 05-09-2009, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by zadeluca
now maybe im just being dense, but the wheel is bolted to the hub which is pressed into the wheel bearing so how would it fall out?

or, are you saying that the wheel bearing will separate and the hub will pop out along with the inner part of the bearing?
Yes, the hub will pop out, pulling the bearing out too. On the B5 the bearing bolt not only secures the axle to the hub, but also holds the bearing in and ultimately keeps your wheels on the car haha.
 




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