Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.6 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 SDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.8 GTI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Combination spanner #13
Torx bit T30
XZN socket bit # 12
XZN socket bit # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. Tip:
  • 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:
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 5
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
  8. Step 8
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    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.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the brake pads.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the brake disc.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC recommends:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  17. Step 17
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use XZN #16. Use a tap wrench.
  18. Step 18
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  20. Step 20
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  21. Step 21
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  22. Step 22
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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