How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.4 VW Polo 6N2
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How to change rear wheel bearing on VW POLO (6N2) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO (6N2) 1.9 SDI, VW POLO (6N2) 1.4, VW POLO (6N2) 1.4, VW POLO (6N2) 1.9 D, VW POLO (6N2) 1.7 SDI, VW POLO (6N2) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (6N2) 1.0 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW POLO (6N2). 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 POLO (6N2). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW POLO (6N2) 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 POLO (6N2). 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 POLO (6N2)
  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 POLO (6N2). Tip:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  9. Step 10
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    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 POLO (6N2) 1.0 1999 by yourself
    Tighten the wheel hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
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