How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.6 TDI VW Golf Mk7
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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 21
12-point socket # 24
XZN socket bit # 12
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap.
  7. Step 7
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    Install the wheel.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1)
  8. Step 8
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    Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  9. Step 9
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    Loosen the wheel hub bolt. Use drive 12-point socket #24. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel.
  12. Step 12
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). 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.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the brake disc.
  17. Step 17
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use drive 12-point socket #24.
  18. Step 18
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  20. Step 20
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 21
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  22. Step 22
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  23. Step 23
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  24. Step 24
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). Tip from AUTODOC:
    If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
  25. Step 25
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  26. Step 26
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
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