How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.9 TDI Passat 3B6
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 27
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Ball joint puller
Bush and bearing driver set
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT B5 car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Passat B5 Variant – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
    Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  3. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #27.
  4. Step 7
    Spread the brake pads. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  5. Step 9
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor electric socket. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 10
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    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat B5 Variant. 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.
  8. Step 12
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    Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
  9. Step 13.1
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
    Step 13.2
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    Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 14
    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 15
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18.
  11. Step 16
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a hammer.
  12. Step 17
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 18
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  14. Step 19
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 20
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 21
    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 22
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a hammer.
  16. Step 23
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 24
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    Unscrew the upper arm fastenings. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 25
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Step 26
    Release the fastener that connects the control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Step 27
    Detach the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.
    Step 28
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    Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
  18. Step 29
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    Press the wheel hub out from the tapered roller bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  19. Step 30
    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC recommends:
    Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat.
    Step 31
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    Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
  20. Step 32
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    Press the wheel hub into the bearing inner race. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  21. Step 33
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    Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
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