How to change front wheel bearing on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TD, GTD,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro (1HX1),
VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 Syncro (1HX1),
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1),
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 SDI,
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 D
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front wheel bearing on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for GOLF III (1H1) and other VW models
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 12
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 13
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15
Remove the brake disc.
Step 16
Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 19
Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 3. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
Step 20
Unscrew the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21
Remove the fastening nut.
Step 22
Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23
Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 25
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 26
Remove the drive shaft.
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 3. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
Step 27
Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
Step 28
Place the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub in a vice.
Step 29
Clean the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 30
Unscrew the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 31
Remove the brake disc cover.
Step 32
Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 33
Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 34
Release the vice and remove the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub.
Step 35
Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 36
Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 37
Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 38
Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 39
Pull the bearing inner race out of the wheel hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a bearing separator.
Step 40
Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 41
Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 42
Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Stop pressing on the surface of the bearing immediately after it has been fitted into its mounting seat.
Step 43
Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 44
Clean the wheel hub mounting seat. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 45
Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 46
Place the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub in a vice.
Step 47
Clean the mounting seat of the brake disc cover. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 48
Install the brake disc cover.
Step 49
Screw in the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 50
Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 51
Release the vice and remove the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub.
Step 52
Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 53
Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 54
Install the drive shaft.
Step 55
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 56
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 57
Screw in the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 58
Install the fastening nut.
Step 59
Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 60
Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 61
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 62
Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 63
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 64
Install the brake disc.
Step 65
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 66
Install the brake pads.
Step 67
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 68
Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 69
Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 70
Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 95 Nm torque.
Step 71
Tighten the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 72
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 73
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 74
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 75
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 3. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 76
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Golf 3
Step 77
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 78
Lower the car.
Step 79
Tighten the drive shaft nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 230 Nm torque.
Step 80
Treat the CV axle fastener. Use copper grease.
Step 81
Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
Step 82
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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