Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 55 1.3, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 75 1.6, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 45 1.0, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 64 1.9 D, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 55 1.4, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 60 1.4, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 100 1.4 16V, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 60 1.7 SDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 120 1.6 16V GTI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 64 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 1.7 SDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 75 1.6 4motion View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front wheel bearing on VW POLO 6n1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Polo Hatchback (6N1) and other VW models
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Wheel bearing kit
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Wheel bearing
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Shaft Seal, wheel bearing
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Polo 6N1. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 30
HEX bit No.H6
Torx bit T27
Wheel impact socket #17
Bush and bearing driver set
Ratchet wrench
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Circlip pliers
Ball joint puller
Bearing separator
Crow bar
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW Polo 6N1 car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Polo 6N1 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo 6N1
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Polo 6N1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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 12
    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 13
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    Remove the brake disc.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  17. Step 19
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    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.
  18. Step 20
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  19. Step 21
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 22
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 23
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm.
  22. Step 24
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Polo 6N1. AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  23. Step 25
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  24. Step 26
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    Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
  25. Step 27
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    Clean the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  26. Step 28
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Polo 6n1 1998 1.4 by yourself
    Unscrew the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  27. Step 29
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    Remove the brake disc cover.
  28. Step 30
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    Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  29. Step 31
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    Pull the bearing inner race out of the wheel hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a bearing separator.
  30. Step 32
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    Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  31. Step 33
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
  32. Step 34
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  33. Step 35
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    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  34. Step 36
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  35. Step 37
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    Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Polo 6N1. Tip:
    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.
  36. Step 38
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    Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
  37. Step 39
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    Treat the wheel hub fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
  38. Step 40
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    Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Polo 6N1. Professionals recommend:
    Make sure that the wheel hub is positioned correctly. Avoid any misalignment.
  39. Step 41
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    Install the brake disc cover.
  40. Step 42
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    Screw in the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a drive socket #8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 5 nm torque.
  41. Step 43
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    Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  42. Step 44
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    Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
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