How to remove and install the front wheel bearing and front wheel hub on Volkswagen Golf?

In order to take off the wheel trim or hub cap, loosen the wheel bolts and driveaxle bolt by a maximum of 90 degrees when the vehicle is standing on the wheels. The second thing would be to loosen the wheel bolts, lift up the vehicle and place it safely on jackstands before removing the wheel. Next are the brake caliper, caliper mounting bracket and brake disc that should be removed off the hub with the support of a piece of length wire or rope under the brake caliper. Take off the wheel speed sensor, and then remove the driveaxle/hub bolt, striking out the CV joint of the hub with a soft-faced hammer; it must not pull off, a puller will be required. Install spline-drive tool by removing the shield on the steering knuckle taking out the disc shield mounting bolts, then the hub/bearing assembly mounting bolts on the back of the steering knuckle and cleaning out the bolt head recesses. In an instance where the tool fails to connect with the fasteners with the driveaxle fitted, remove the driveaxle. The hub/bearing component in the steering knuckle and driveaxle is to be carefully removed without overextending the inner CV joint. To install, it must have smooth mounting or must not have burrs and nicks on the mounting surfaces of the steering knuckle and driveaxle splines and then install the hub/bearing assembly. Apply a multi purpose grease to the axle splines, insert the driveaxle into the hub/bearing assembly as the driveaxle is connected to the steering knuckle and then install a new driveaxle/hub bolt but do not tighten. Install the brake disc, caliper mounting bracket and caliper and ensure that the hub/ bearing bolts are tightened to the prescribed torque, and clearly tighten the fasteners to the correct torque levels. Lastly, grease the wheel, loosen the jackstands, lower the vehicle and screw the driveaxle/hub bolt and the wheel bolts to the required torque.

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Volkswagen Golf Wheel Bearing Part Number: 311-405-645-B
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- Other Name: Roll Bearing
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 311-405-645
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- 1985-1999 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Celebration Edition, City, CL, GL, GT, GTI, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve, GTI VR6, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, Sport, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Wheel Bearing Part Number: 311-405-625-N
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- Other Name: Roll Bearing
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 311-405-625-F, 311-405-625-E, 311-405-625-B
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- 1985-1999 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Celebration Edition, City, CL, GL, GT, GTI, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve, GTI VR6, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, Sport, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Wheel Bearing Part Number: 191-498-625
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- Other Name: Bearing; Wheel Bearing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 1985-1987 Volkswagen Golf | Base, GL, GT, GTI, GTI 16-Valve | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Wheel Bearing Part Number: 1H0-498-625
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- Other Name: Bearing; Bearing Assembly, Wheel Bearing
- Position: Front
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- 1995-1998 Volkswagen Golf | GTI VR6 | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Rear Wheel Bearing Part Number: 1J0-598-625-A
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- Other Name: Bearing
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- 2004 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI 1.8T, GTI VR6 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Wheel Bearing Part Number: 357-498-625-C
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- Other Name: Bearing
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- 1988-1999 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Celebration Edition, City, GL, GT, GTI, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, Sport, TDI, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Front Wheel Bearing Part Number: 1J0-498-625-A
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- Other Name: Bearing; Bearing Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 1J0-498-625
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Hub & Bearing Part Number: 8V0-498-625
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- Other Name: Bearing; Front Hub & Bearing
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- 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Hub Part Number: 5K0-498-621
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- Other Name: Bearing
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 1T0-498-621, 3C0-498-621, 8J0-598-625
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- 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Hub & Bearing Part Number: 5Q0-598-611
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- Other Name: Bearing
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- 2010-2021 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Hub & Bearing Part Number: 1J0-598-477
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- Other Name: Bearing; Hub & Bearing Assembly, Rear Wheel Bearing
- Replaces: 1J0-501-477-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS

Volkswagen Golf Wheel Bearing

The Volkswagen Golf Wheel Bearing helps maintain smooth rotation of each wheel by reducing friction between the hub and the wheel assembly, rotating to ensure good handling and also keeping the occupants safe. The hubs contain polished steel balls or tapered rollers, which slide over a hardened race, a simple but strong design that allows the wheel to spin freely, supports the weight of the car, and also absorbs road shocks. A Wheel Bearing failure is indicated by a growl that will notify Volkswagen drivers to change it. Through the years Volkswagen has applied three hub and bearing layouts. On the new models the sealed unit is the common and is referred to as an integral hub assembly, which is a small component that usually contains the ABS sensor and is replaced as a unit when it is worn out. Certain front drive models of Volkswagen still incorporate a design that can be pressed apart once the steering knuckle is removed, so that the hub and bearing can be replaced independently, although special tools are required. In some non-driven rear axles older models applied opposed tapered roller bearings in individual bearings that can be removed, washed, greased, and replaced, and provide service and economical advantages, but require frequent maintenance. All styles are geared towards the same aim, but the sealed unit is more convenient and provides protection against contamination; the press-fit type is more serviceable and compact, and the tapered roller design is more flexible and maintains its own position, as well as the model year and driving requirements of the owners of the Golf. Each Wheel Bearing is regularly checked to maintain a clean, well-lubricated condition.

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Q: How to remove and install the front wheel bearing and front wheel hub on Volkswagen Golf?
A:
In order to take off the wheel trim or hub cap, loosen the wheel bolts and driveaxle bolt by a maximum of 90 degrees when the vehicle is standing on the wheels. The second thing would be to loosen the wheel bolts, lift up the vehicle and place it safely on jackstands before removing the wheel. Next are the brake caliper, caliper mounting bracket and brake disc that should be removed off the hub with the support of a piece of length wire or rope under the brake caliper. Take off the wheel speed sensor, and then remove the driveaxle/hub bolt, striking out the CV joint of the hub with a soft-faced hammer; it must not pull off, a puller will be required. Install spline-drive tool by removing the shield on the Steering Knuckle taking out the disc shield mounting bolts, then the hub/bearing assembly mounting bolts on the back of the steering knuckle and cleaning out the bolt head recesses. In an instance where the tool fails to connect with the fasteners with the driveaxle fitted, remove the driveaxle. The hub/bearing component in the steering knuckle and driveaxle is to be carefully removed without overextending the inner CV joint. To install, it must have smooth mounting or must not have burrs and nicks on the mounting surfaces of the steering knuckle and driveaxle splines and then install the hub/bearing assembly. Apply a multi purpose grease to the axle splines, insert the driveaxle into the hub/bearing assembly as the driveaxle is connected to the steering knuckle and then install a new driveaxle/hub bolt but do not tighten. Install the brake disc, caliper mounting bracket and caliper and ensure that the hub/ bearing bolts are tightened to the prescribed torque, and clearly tighten the fasteners to the correct torque levels. Lastly, grease the wheel, loosen the jackstands, lower the vehicle and screw the driveaxle/hub bolt and the wheel bolts to the required torque.