Removing and installing wheel bearing/wheel hub unit: VW Jetta VI (CLPA, CLSA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018); platform code AV2

• 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)! — Unscrew bolt (1) using socket T10162 A.
• 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 new dust cap (1).

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📋 Procedure

1. Loosen wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Loosen grease cap from seat by tapping lightly on the claw of the hub grease cap puller VW 637/2(1).
5. Pry off grease cap.

6. Remove brake carrier with brake caliper and tie to body with wire Brake systems46. [Note: Hang brake caliper from body.]
7. Remove bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc.
8. Unscrew bolt (1) using socket T10162 A(2).
9. ⚠ Do not use an impact driver when removing bolt (1) with socket T10162 A(2)! — Unscrew bolt (1) using socket T10162 A.
10. Pull wheel hub/wheel bearing unit (2) from stub axle.
11. Carefully push wheel hub/wheel bearing unit (2) onto stub axle.
12. ⚠ Ensure that the wheel hub/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.]
13. ⚠ Do not use an impact driver when tightening bolt (1) with socket T10162 A(2)! — Drive in new dust cap (1).
14. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts .

🎬 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.

How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing on VW GOLF 6 (5K1)

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