Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, multi-link suspension,
four-wheel drive
| Special tools and workshop equipment
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- |
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Loosen outer drive shaft threaded connection
→ Chapter. |
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Remove coil springs
→ Chapter. |
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Remove drive shaft
→ Chapter |
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Detach brake carrier with brake caliper and tie to body with
wire
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46. |
 Note
| Do not suspend brake caliper by brake hose - risk of damage. |
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Remove bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc. |
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Pull wheel bearing unit from wheel bearing housing. |
Caution
| Avoid soiling and damage to seal when placing on a
surface/storing. |
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| Wheel bearing -1- must always
face upwards. |
| Always set wheel bearing unit on hub
-2- when placing on a surface. |
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| When picking wheel bearing up, never grasp inner side. |
| Grasp only outer side of wheel bearing. |
| The same procedure applies to the wheel bearing without hub. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
| The threaded connections of the wheel bearing housing may
only be loosened and tightened in the unladen weight position
→ Chapter. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link
suspension, four-wheel drive“ |
| → Chapter „Loosening and tightening threaded connections of
drive shaft“ |
| → Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
| Bolts for heat shield, brake caliper and brake disc
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46 |
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When does wheel alignment have to be checked
→ Chapter? |
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Fitting sleeve -3241/4-
Hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Assembly tool -3301-
Assembly tool -3346-
Assembly tool -3350-
Assembly t ...
Other materials:
Service fluids and consumables
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings All service fluids and consumables,
e.g. toothed belts, tyres, coolant, engine oil, spark plugs and vehicle batteries,
are being constantly developed. For this reason, service fluids and consumables
should be replaced ...
Test after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsReconnect the tyre filler hose and check the tyre pressure
on the tyre pressure display ⑥.
1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower:
Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately with
the breakdown set.
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Front brakes
The type of brake system installed in the vehicle is
indicated among other things by the corresponding PR number on
the vehicle data sticker.
The vehicle data sticker can be found in the spare wheel
well and in the service schedule.
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