Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6 FSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 FSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.9 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TFSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.5, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.5, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6 MultiFuel … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Jetta Mk5 (1K) and other VW models

Wheel bearing kit

        Wheel bearing kit for Jetta Mk5 (1K) Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Jetta Mk5 (1K) Petrol (102 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Jetta Mk5 (1K) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Jetta Mk5 (1K) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Jetta Mk5 (1K) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Jetta Mk5 (1K) Diesel (140 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Jetta Mk5 (1K) Petrol (200 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Jetta Mk5 (1K) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Jetta Mk5 (1K) Petrol (140 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW JETTA III (1K2). Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Sealant
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 14
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 18
                      
                        Torx bit T27
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Impact screwdriver
                      
                        Bush and bearing driver set
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW JETTA III (1K2) car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – VW JETTA III (1K2) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Connect the scan and service tool.
Step 2

Put the parking brake system into service mode.
Step 3

Open the hood.

Step 4

Clean the brake fluid reservoir cap. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW JETTA III (1K2). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 5

Unscrew the engine solenoid valve bracket. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 7

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 8

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 9

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 10

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW JETTA III (1K2)
Step 11

Remove the wheel.
Step 12

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use XZN #14. Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW JETTA III (1K2). Professionals recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 16

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 19

Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.

Please note!
Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
Step 20

Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use XZN #16. Use a tap wrench.
Step 21

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 22

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 23

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 24

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 25

Treat the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use a sealant.
Step 26

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 27

Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing. Use XZN #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 200 Nm torque.
Step 28

Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a hammer.
Step 29

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
Step 30

Install the brake disc.
Step 31

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 32

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 33

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use XZN #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 34

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 35

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 36

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW JETTA III (1K2). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 37

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW JETTA III (1K2)
Step 38

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 39

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 40

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 41

Deactivate the service mode of the parking brake system. Disconnect the scan and service tool.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW JETTA III (1K2). Tip from AUTODOC:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 42

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 43

Install the engine solenoid valve bracket. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 44

Close the hood.

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