How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.6 VW Bora 1j2
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How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Bora Saloon (1J2) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.0, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.4 16V, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 SDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6 16V, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 T, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6 FSI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 T, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW BORA (1J2). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 13
12-point socket # 30
HEX bit No.H8
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Impact screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
3-Arm Gear Puller
Bush and bearing driver set
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW BORA (1J2). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW BORA (1J2) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW BORA (1J2). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 5
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW BORA (1J2). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW BORA (1J2)
  4. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW BORA (1J2). 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.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use HEX No.H8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the brake caliper bracket.
  14. Step 17
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 18
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    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use an impact screwdriver. Use a hammer.
  16. Step 19
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 20
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    Remove the brake disc.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the hub bearing cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  19. Step 22
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  20. Step 23
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    Unscrew the wheel hub fastener. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a tap wrench.
  21. Step 24
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  22. Step 25
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are made as an assembly. Use 3-Arm Gear Puller.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the inner bearing ring from the stub axle. Use 3-Arm Gear Puller.
  24. Step 27
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  25. Step 28
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    Clean the ABS sensor. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  26. Step 29
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    Install the new wheel hub together with the bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  27. Step 30
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    Install the fastening nut.
  28. Step 31
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    Tighten the hub fastener. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 175 Nm torque.
  29. Step 32
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    Install the hub bearing cap. Use a rubber mallet.
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