Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, multi-link suspension,
front-wheel drive
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
| Hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2- |
| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- |
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Loosen grease cap from seat by tapping lightly on the claw
of the hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2--1-. |
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Hub grease cap puller -VW 637/2- |
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Detach brake carrier with brake caliper and tie to body with
wire
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46. |
 Note
| Hang brake caliper from body. |
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Remove bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc. |
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| Wheel bearing -1- must always
face upwards. |
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Always set wheel bearing unit on hub
-2- when placing on a surface. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
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| Use a rigid spanner for turning further by angle. |
Caution
| Do not use an impact driver when tightening bolt
-1- with socket -T10162 A--2-! |
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Fitting sleeve -3241/4- |
| Always renew removed grease caps. |
| Damaged grease caps may allow moisture to enter the bearing.
Therefore, always use the tool shown in the illustration. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link
suspension, front-wheel drive“ |
| → Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
| Bolts for heat shield, brake caliper and brake disc
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46 |
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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
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Other materials:
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
Fig. 55 Folding the front passenger seat
backrest forwards
Fig. 56 Unlatching the folding front passenger
seat backrest
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The front passenger seat backrest can be folded forwards
to a horizontal position.
The front ...
Safety precautions for working on vehicles with start-stop system
Risk of injury due to unexpected engine start
In vehicles with activated Start/Stop system, the engine may start
up unexpectedly. The status of the Start/Stop system is indicated by a
message in the dash panel insert.
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Deactivate Start/Stop syste ...
Assembly overview - brake pedal, RHD vehicles
The brake pedal travel must not be restricted by additional floor
coverings.
Note
Do not lubricate or grease the pivot pin. The pivot pin must remain
dry.
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Bolt
20 Nm
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Mounting b ...
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