How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.9 TDI Golf 5
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front wheel bearing / front hub bearing on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 24
Drive socket # 27
Torx bit T30
HEX bit No.H7.
XZN socket bit # 12
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW Golf 5 car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel hub fastener. Use a drive socket #24. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the brake disc.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #24.
  14. Step 14
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  17. Step 17
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    Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the steering knuckle is not released from load.
  18. Step 18
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    Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 19
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    Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  20. Step 20
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  21. Step 21
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 22
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  23. Step 23
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    Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing. Use XZN #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
  24. Step 24
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    Apply some copper grease to the hub where it contacts the brake disk.
  25. Step 25
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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