Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.8 VR6, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.8 VR6 Syncro, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.8 T 20V, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.8 V6 24V, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.8 V6 24V 4motion, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 LPG View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front wheel bearing on VW SHARAN 1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) and other VW models
How to change Wheel bearing kit on VW Sharan 1 1.9 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Wheel bearing kit
How to change Wheel bearing on VW Sharan 1 1.9 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Wheel bearing
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Sharan 1. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Electronic spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 27
Shock absorber socket
HEX bit no.H6
HEX bit no.H8
Wheel impact socket #19
Ball joint puller
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Circlip pliers
Bush and bearing driver set
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW Sharan 1 car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Sharan 1 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Wheel Bearing on VW Sharan 1 1995 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
    How to replace VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 1996 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #27. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 4
    VW Sharan 1 2.0 TDI 1997 Wheel Bearing replacement: free workshop manuals
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  4. Step 5
    Changing Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 4motion 1998 by yourself
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Sharan 1. Tip:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  5. Step 6
    How to remove VW SHARAN 2.0 1999 Wheel Bearing - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Sharan 1
  6. Step 7
    How to replace Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2000: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Wheel Bearing replacement on VW Sharan 1 2.8 V6 24V 2001 - download illustrated guide
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Wheel Bearing on VW Sharan 1 2003 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 11
    VW SHARAN 2.0 TDI Wheel Bearing replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  11. Step 12
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on VW Sharan 1 2005 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
  12. Step 13
    SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 2006 Wheel Bearing DIY replacement workshop manual
    Detach the ABS sensor connector.
  13. Step 14
    How to change Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2007 - tips and tricks
    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 15
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement VW Sharan 1 2008 2.0 Wheel Bearing
    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 17
    How to change Wheel Bearing on VW Sharan 1 1995 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the fastening bolts.
  17. Step 18
    How to replace VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 1996 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Sharan 1. 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.
  18. Step 19
    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 20
    VW Sharan 1 2.0 TDI 1997 Wheel Bearing replacement: free workshop manuals
    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 21
    Changing Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 4motion 1998 by yourself
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  20. Step 22
    How to remove VW SHARAN 2.0 1999 Wheel Bearing - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the brake disc.
  21. Step 23
    How to replace Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2000: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 24
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  23. Step 25
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    Clean the fasteners that connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 26
    Changing of Wheel Bearing on VW Sharan 1 2003 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Unscrew the ball joint fasteners from the steering knuckle. Use HEX No.H8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  25. Step 27
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  26. Step 28
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on VW Sharan 1 2005 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  27. Step 29
    SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 2006 Wheel Bearing DIY replacement workshop manual
    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Sharan 1. AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  28. Step 30
    How to change Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2007 - tips and tricks
    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  29. Step 31
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement VW Sharan 1 2008 2.0 Wheel Bearing
    Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  30. Step 32
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  31. Step 33
    How to change Wheel Bearing on VW Sharan 1 1995 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  32. Step 34
    How to replace VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 1996 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber.
  33. Step 35
    VW Sharan 1 2.0 TDI 1997 Wheel Bearing replacement: free workshop manuals
    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  34. Step 36
    Changing Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 4motion 1998 by yourself
    Remove the steering knuckle together with the wheel hub.
  35. Step 37
    How to remove VW SHARAN 2.0 1999 Wheel Bearing - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  36. Step 38
    Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 39
    How to replace Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2000: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
  37. Step 40
    How hard is it to do yourself: Wheel Bearing replacement on VW Sharan 1 2.8 V6 24V 2001 - download illustrated guide
    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  38. Step 41
    Need to know how to renew Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN 2002? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  39. Step 42
    Changing of Wheel Bearing on VW Sharan 1 2003 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Press-fit the new bearing into the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Sharan 1. Professionals 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.
  40. Step 43
    VW SHARAN 2.0 TDI Wheel Bearing replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
  41. Step 44
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on VW Sharan 1 2005 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  42. Step 45
    SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 2006 Wheel Bearing DIY replacement workshop manual
    Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  43. Step 46
    How to change Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2007 - tips and tricks
    Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  44. Step 47
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement VW Sharan 1 2008 2.0 Wheel Bearing
    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  45. Step 48
    DIY replacement of Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.8 T 20V 2009 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use copper grease.
  46. Step 49
    How to change Wheel Bearing on VW Sharan 1 1995 - free PDF and video manuals
    Clean the fasteners that connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  47. Step 50
    How to replace VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 1996 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  48. Step 51
    VW Sharan 1 2.0 TDI 1997 Wheel Bearing replacement: free workshop manuals
    Install the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub.
  49. Step 52
    Changing Wheel Bearing on VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 4motion 1998 by yourself
    Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
  50. Step 53
    How to remove VW SHARAN 2.0 1999 Wheel Bearing - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Install the fastening bolt.
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