Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 55 1.3, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 75 1.6, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 45 1.0, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 64 1.9 D, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 55 1.4, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 60 1.4, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 100 1.4 16V, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 60 1.7 SDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 120 1.6 16V GTI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 64 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 1.7 SDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing on VW POLO 6n1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Polo Hatchback (6N1) and other VW models

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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Polo 6N1. 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 Polo 6N1 car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – VW Polo 6N1 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Engage the parking brake lever.
Step 2

Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 4

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 5

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo 6N1
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 9

Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 10

Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 11

Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Polo 6N1. Tip:
Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
Step 13

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 14

Remove the hub bearing mounting. Use a crowbar.
Step 15

Remove the inner oil seal of the wheel bearing. Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Remove the hub bearing mounting. Use a crowbar.
Step 17

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat.
Step 18

Remove the inner race of the wheel bearing from the brake drum. Use 3-Arm Gear Puller. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 19

Remove the inner race of the wheel bearing from the brake drum. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 20

Install the new inner race of the wheel bearing into the brake drum. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 21

Install the new inner race of the wheel bearing into the brake drum. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 22

Treat the inner race and the wheel bearing. Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 23

Install a new hub bearing and secure it.
Step 24

Press in the inner oil seal of the wheel bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 25

Install a new hub bearing and secure it.
Step 26

Treat the wheel hub in the area where it contacts the brake drum. Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 27

Install the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
Step 28

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Polo 6N1
Step 29

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 30

Screw on the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Polo 6N1. Professionals recommend:
Align the brake drum.
Step 31

Unscrew the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo 6N1
Step 32

Remove the wheel.
Step 33

Install a new hub nut cotter pin. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 34

Install the cap of the hub nut. Use a hammer.
Step 35

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 36

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use copper grease.
Step 37

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Polo 6N1
Step 38

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

Adjust the parking brake cable tension. Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 40

Release the parking brake lever.
Step 41

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 110 Nm torque.
Step 42

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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