Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020); platform code BE1

• Special tools named: puller, torque wrench

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• Hang brake caliper from body.
• Do not use an impact driver when removing bolt (1) with socket T10162 A(2)! — Pull wheel bearing unit off stub axle.
• Avoid soiling and damage to seal when placing on a surface or storing. — Always set wheel bearing unit on hub (2) when placing on a surface.
• First tighten bolt to specified torque setting using torque wrench.Use a rigid spanner for turning further by angle.
• Do not use an impact driver when tightening bolt (1) with socket T10162 A(2)! — Drive in dust cap.

📋 Procedure

1. De-energise high-voltage system 93De-energising the high-voltage system.
2. Loosen wheel bolts.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Remove wheel.
5. Loosen grease cap from seat by tapping lightly on the claw of the hub grease cap puller VW 637/2(1).

6. Pry off grease cap.
7. Detach brake carrier with brake caliper and tie to body with wire Brake system46Rear brakes; Assembly overview - rear brakes. [Note: Hang brake caliper from body.]
8. Remove bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc.
9. Unscrew bolt (1) using bit XZN 18T10162 A(2).
10. ⚠ Do not use an impact driver when removing bolt (1) with socket T10162 A(2)! — Pull wheel bearing unit off stub axle.
11. ⚠ Avoid soiling and damage to seal when placing on a surface or storing. — Always set wheel bearing unit on hub (2) when placing on a surface.
12. Carefully push wheel hub/wheel bearing unit (2) onto stub axle.
13. ⚠ Ensure that the wheel hubs/wheel bearing unit does not cant! — Screw in new bolt (1) and tighten to specified torque. [Note: First tighten bolt to specified torque setting using torque wrench.Use a rigid spanner for turning further by angle.]
14. ⚠ Do not use an impact driver when tightening bolt (1) with socket T10162 A(2)! — Drive in dust cap.

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (GOLF 6 (5K1)) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

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