Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW Golf 5 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 5. Use the following procedure:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 5
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 8
Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. Tip from AUTODOC:
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.
Step 9
Remove the brake pads.
Step 10
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 12
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 13
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15
Remove the brake disc.
Step 16
Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
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