Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 i Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI G60, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 D, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3 Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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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 Golf 2. Tools you might need:
WD-40 spray
Multipurpose grease
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Bush and bearing driver set
Flat screwdriver
Flat chisel
Hammer
Pliers
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW Golf 2 car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Golf 2 – 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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 2
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 2. Tip:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  9. Step 10
    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 11
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the hub bearing mounting. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the hub bearing mounting. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the inner race of the wheel bearing from the brake drum. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the inner race of the wheel bearing from the brake drum. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 18
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    Install the new inner race of the wheel bearing into the brake drum. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  17. Step 19
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 20
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    Install the new inner race of the wheel bearing into the brake drum. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
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