How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.8 GTI VW Golf 1
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How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf I Hatchback (17) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF I (17) 1.1, VW GOLF I (17) 1.1, VW GOLF I (17) 1.3, VW GOLF I (17) 1.5, VW GOLF I (17) 1.5, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6 GTI, VW GOLF I (17) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF I (17) 1.5 D, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6 D, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF I (17) 1.3, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6 … View more

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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF I (17). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Multipurpose grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Drive socket # 24
Wheel impact socket #17
Bush and bearing driver set
3-Arm Gear Puller
Ratchet wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW GOLF I (17) 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 I (17) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Engage the parking brake lever.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #10.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 5
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF I (17)
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF I (17). Tip:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the hub bearing mounting. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the inner oil seal of the wheel bearing. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the hub bearing mounting. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the inner race of the wheel bearing from the brake drum. Use 3-Arm Gear Puller. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  17. Step 19
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    Remove the inner race of the wheel bearing from the brake drum. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  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.
  19. Step 21
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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.
  20. Step 22
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    Treat the inner race and the wheel bearing. Use a multipurpose grease.
  21. Step 23
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    Install a new hub bearing and secure it.
  22. Step 24
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    Press in the inner oil seal of the wheel bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  23. Step 25
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    Install a new hub bearing and secure it.
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