How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 2.0 TDI Passat B6 Variant
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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 / rear hub bearing on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – Passat 3C5. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torx bit T30
XZN socket bit # 16
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Impact screwdriver
Hammer
Tap wrench
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat B6 3C Variant. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW Passat 3C B6 Variant car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Passat Variant B6.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat 3C5. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Put the parking brake system into service mode.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the parking brake connector. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Unplug the parking brake connector.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Passat B6 3C Variant. AUTODOC experts 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.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the brake pads.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use XZN #16. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the brake disc.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  17. Step 17
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  18. Step 18
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat 3C5. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  19. Step 19
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  20. Step 20
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    Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
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