How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.8 GTI VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1)
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How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 23/01/2021
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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
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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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