Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.6 MultiFuel, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.6, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.4, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.6 TDI, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.6 TDI 4motion, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.2 TSI, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.6 TDI, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.2 TSI, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 2.0 TFSI, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.6 BiFuel View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Golf VI Variant (AJ5) and other VW models
How to change Wheel bearing kit on Golf AJ5 1.6 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Wheel bearing kit
How to change Wheel bearing on Golf AJ5 1.6 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Wheel bearing
How to change Cap, wheel bearing on Golf AJ5 1.6 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Cap, wheel bearing
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 27
XZN socket bit # 6
XZN socket bit # 12
HEX bit No.H5
HEX bit No.H7
Torx bit T27
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Rubber mallet
Impact screwdriver
Crow bar
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
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    Clean the brake fluid reservoir cap. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  2. Step 3
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    Unscrew the engine solenoid valve bracket. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  4. Step 5
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  5. Step 7
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5)
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 10
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 14
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Golf AJ5 2009 1.6 TDI by yourself
    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Professionals 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.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the brake pads.
  13. Step 16
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #27. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 17
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 18
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 19
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  17. Step 20
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 21
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
  20. Step 23
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    Clean the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  21. Step 24
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 25
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    Remove the brake disc cover.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  24. Step 27
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    Clean the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  25. Step 28
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  26. Step 29
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Golf AJ5 2009 1.6 TDI by yourself
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  27. Step 30
    Golf VI Variant (AJ5) 1.2 TSI 2010 Wheel Bearing DIY replacement workshop manual
    Disconnect the ball joint from the arm.
  28. Step 31
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
  29. Step 32
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    Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  30. Step 33
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  31. Step 34
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  32. Step 35
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    Clean the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  33. Step 36
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    Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  34. Step 37
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  35. Step 38
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    Unscrew the ABS sensor fastener. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  36. Step 39
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor.
  37. Step 40
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  38. Step 41
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    Connect the ABS sensor.
  39. Step 42
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    Tighten the fastener that connects the ABS sensor to the steering knuckle. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
  40. Step 43
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  41. Step 44
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Golf AJ5 2009 1.6 TDI by yourself
    Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing. Use XZN #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 74 Nm torque. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
  42. Step 45
    Treat the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use copper grease.
    Step 46
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    Install the brake disc cover.
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