How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.6 Golf 4 Cabrio
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How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF Mk III Convertible (1E7). 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
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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF Mk III Convertible (1E7). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW GOLF Mk III Convertible (1E7) 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 Mk III Convertible (1E7). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF Mk III Convertible (1E7)
  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.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW GOLF Mk III Convertible (1E7). Tip:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Wheel Bearing on Golf 4 Cabrio 2001 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the hub bearing mounting. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the inner race of the wheel bearing from the brake drum. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  12. Step 13
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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.
  13. Step 14
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    Treat the inner race and the wheel bearing. Use a multipurpose grease.
  14. Step 15
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    Install a new hub bearing and secure it.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  16. Step 17
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    Clean the stub axle. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
  18. Step 19
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    Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat. Use a multipurpose grease.
  19. Step 20
    Changing Wheel Bearing on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) 1.9 TDI 2001 by yourself
    Tighten the wheel hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
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