How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.2 TSI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.4,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.4 TSI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.4 TSI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.2 TSI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6 TDI,
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.8 TSI
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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 GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for GOLF VI (5K1) and other VW models
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
Treat the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use XZN #12. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 13
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14
Remove the brake disc.
Step 15
Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 16
Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use XZN #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 17
Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 18
Clean the guiding part of the stub axle. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19
Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 20
Tighten the hub. Use XZN #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Golf 6. Tip from AUTODOC:
The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 21
Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 22
Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 23
Install the brake disc.
Step 24
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 25
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 26
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use XZN #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 27
Install the brake pads.
Step 28
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 29
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use a multipurpose grease.
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