Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 D, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 D, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 D, VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 64 1,9 D, VW Vento (1H2) 1.9 D

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 3. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Multipurpose grease
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 24
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Bush and bearing driver set
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for GOLF III (1H1) and other VW models

 
    VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 D
  
    VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 D
  
    VW Vento (1H2) 1.9 D
  
    VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D
  
    VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 D
  
    VW Polo Classic (6V2) 64 1,9 D

 
    VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 D
  
    VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 D
  
    VW Vento (1H2) 1.9 D
  
    VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D
  
    VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 D
  
    VW Polo Classic (6V2) 64 1,9 D

 
    VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 D
  
    VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 D
  
    VW Vento (1H2) 1.9 D
  
    VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) 1.9 D
  
    VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 D
  
    VW Polo Classic (6V2) 64 1,9 D

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 3. AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW Golf 3 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 Golf 3. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 3
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Remove the wheel hub nut cap.Use a crowbar.Use a hammer.
Step 7

Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut.Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Unscrew the hub nut.Use a drive socket #24.Use a tap wrench.
Step 9

Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 3. Tip:

Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
Step 10

Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring.Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Remove the hub bearing mounting.Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Remove the inner race of the wheel bearing from the brake drum.Use a pin punch.Use a hammer.
Step 13

Install the new inner race of the wheel bearing into the brake drum.Use a bush and bearing driver set.Use a hammer.
Step 14

Treat the inner race and the wheel bearing.Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 15

Install a new hub bearing and secure it.
Step 16

Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring.Use a bush and bearing driver set.Use a hammer.
Step 17

Clean the stub axle.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Install the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
Step 19

Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat. Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 20

Tighten the wheel hub nut.Use a drive socket #24.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Golf 3
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 3. Professionals recommend:

Align the brake drum.
Step 23

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 24

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 25

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 3

Step 26

Remove the wheel.

Step 27

Install a new hub nut cotter pin.
Step 28

Treat the wheel hub nut.Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 29

Install the cap of the hub nut. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 30

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 31

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum.Use copper grease.
Step 32

Install the wheel.
Step 33

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Golf 3
Step 34

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 35

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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