2010-2014 VW MK6 GTI Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

How to remove and replace the Rear Wheel Bearing/Rear Hub Bearing on a Volkswagen MK6 GTI.
This modification may be applicable to The GTI's of these years MKV/MKVI 2009-2014
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[@squadmeta]

So far you're the only one I've seen torque the bolt correctly and actually get the full 180. Very nice!

[@AnUnapologeticApologist]

You deserve way more subs. Your videos are so clear and easy to follow. Even torque specs are more accurate than a lot of videos I've seen with 50 times the subscribers you have. Very well done.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect, I appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge my content. Yea, hopefully these videos pick up more traction, so a lot more people can benefit.

[@newton296]

Your video was the best at showing how difficult getting to those carrier bolts can be. They are really buried behind the brake and parking brake lines brake + the suspension parts. Telescoping breaker bar plus stubby 14 mm triple square is the key. Thanks buddy . Liked and subbed.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, for sure. Those bolts are a pain to get to especially if you don't have a propper setup. I'm happy you found this video helpful, thanks for watching and welcome to the Crafty family!

[@kevincraftsbcs4488]

Your repair technique and explanations are outstanding. The video images are extremely clear and helpful. Great work.

[@mattmickelson1083]

Great video with easy-to-follow steps as always! Gotta do the same wheel bearing soon, just been putting it off haha.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! Yea, prepare to pull the bearing bolt, otherwise you'll be good. Lol

[@TahoeZ71]

Fantastic video! All the info I need to get the job done. Thanks and well done! You've got a new sub.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy I was able to help, much respect👍🏽

[@jaysummers5484]

Excellent tutorial! I need to do this same job on my Mk6 GTI. ABS system has lost it's mind. I like that you list Bolt Sizes & Torque Settings. Thank You!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! Yea, that's pretty much the reason why I did the replacement. The bearing was good, but the ABS ring was damaged.

[@afevans2]

Thank You for this video. I've had abs issues for months, messing with the sensors and batteries. I finally narrowed it down to the rear right speed sensor, and played around with that until i saw your video. Bought the bearing, followed your steps, abs lights are out, and still out 600miles later. Thank you so much.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! I'm happy I was able to help you resolve your issue with this video. Thanks for watching.

[@benjaminmarvin]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect!

[@YULABEBE]

Nice video, thanks!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Respect and thanks for watching!

[@wesleynichols5676]

The rotor holding bolt. I've had a lot of luck putting the Allen socket in it and striking it with a hammer. It usually breaks the rust weld.

[@jackc244]

Great video!! FYI those rear caliper carrier bolts are TTY as well. It gets expensive to replace all the bolts. Most bolts on the GTI are TTY and it sucks. I have a bag of used, in great condition bolts :(

[@TheCuzzBoy]

Was gonna say the same but hopefully this comment gets bumped up for those that don’t know Carrier bolts on the rear are TTY

[@OscarSaul]

Great video!! what's the size for the bolt that you replaced on the rotor?

[@muwaffaqsatardien1969]

Nice vid bro

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect!

[@iaaljabary2247]

youre the goat

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect 👍🏽

[@r.t.7925]

Doing this today for the same reason.(Advice to people :Don't just change the speed sensor if you have that fault code. Inspect the bearing . Thanks for the upload . Very clear and well edited video .

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, for sure. I thought it was the sensor that was causing the code as well, but after ruling out the sensor, I check and found the damaged bearing. Thanks for watching!

[@r.t.7925]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds Job done today . No more lights on the dashboard . Long breaker bar for the bearing nut and M14 stubby triple square for the caliper bracket are your friends.

[@r.t.7925]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds By the way the blower resistor just died . Amazon delivery for Sunday :)

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@r.t.7925 good job, on fixing it. Yea, I had to use a breaker bar and a jack handle, and even then the breaker bar was flexing. My axle bolt was on really tight. Yea, I had to pull out my stuby triple square socket, when I realized the longer ones wouldn't fit.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@r.t.7925 oh, cool. Should be a simple swap

[@b0uGhTbYChrist]

Can anyone tell me if the wheel bolts thread directly into the outer hub or the bearing system? Previous owner stripped 2/5 bolts and I would like to replace only what is necessary.

[@peterdaly8779]

Thanks for a great video. Just done the front and turns out it was the back needing doing. Back looks a lot easier than the front. Looked a bit tricky - 133 torque then another very hard 180degree. I'd be worried about breaking a tool or worse - the bolt? Guess if it was risky you would have said that. So what's holding the axle? Brake or gear? Thanks

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, the bolt will be fine, but you gotta worry about your tool. Make sure you have a solid breaker bar and a jack handle. You can see in the video, my breaker bar was flexing. The bolt goes into the rear knuckle, no gear nor brake is involved.

[@MLeung-vl7we]

Anything snaps/slips or breaks while youre pressing down and your gonna have an ugly day. But your dentist or window repair guy would be happy. So be careful and controlled.

[@justinramstine6598]

Great video, it is really informative. When I look for the right rear bearing and hub assembly, I'm getting results showing 30mm and 32mm bearings and I can't find anything advising the proper size. Does anybody have knowledge of this? 2011 GTI Base, M/T, PZEV. Thanks in advance!

[@marka7728]

I too saw this i went to advanced auto parts and got the bearing today if its correct size i can supply you the part number i drive a 2011 autobahn edition mt usdm

[@ElCid_86]

Ever figure out the size? Just went to AA and they asked “30 or 32mm…?”

[@noahens8440]

Great video man. I need to pickup a bearing aswell and was wondering if you got the 30mm or the 32mm size for your car?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching! I'd have to measure the old bearing to see, I forgot the size. This is the part number for the one I got. 1K0598611

[@butchcampers7396]

30mm

[@joshmantha4501]

How come the old one look different then the new one on the back?

[@jeffhovell5428]

I don't understand the torqueing of the hub bolt. Do you torque it to 133 ft-lbs then turn it another half turn?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yes, that's what I did. After the initial torque, I stretched the bolt by turning it 180 degrees. That's why these bolts should not be reused.

[@markmatson626]

Is this process pretty similar on a standard 2011 VW Golf 2.5L ?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yes, it is similar.

[@ningnyco1782]

i cant get that grease cover off

[@antonblast]

Is it really dangerous to not replace the bolt?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yes, That bolt might not withstand another torque and stretch.

[@Tigrou7777]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds I am wondering what happen if it broke. Will you lose one wheel ? 😦

[@ningnyco1782]

its fine if you can able torque it up to 180nm, dont scretch it again, use with blue loctit... if the bolt unsafe it will break when middle of torque

[@maximus-6788]

@@Tigrou7777 yeap the wheel will come off.