How I replaced the wheel bearing on a 2006 VW Jetta

vw jetta wheel bearing replacement
If you asked yourself how to change the wheel bearing on my 2006 Jetta, here is a way how to replace the front wheel bearing on your VW Jetta.
In this video I'll show you how to diagnose a bad wheel bearing and than fix the bad bearing on your VW Jetta. It may be a complicated way, but it should work. You will need some tools that might not be available to everyone, at home. But other than that, it is straight forward and anyone could replace the bearing with the right tools. Good Luck to you. If you know a better way, please let me know in the comments.
Video on how to replace the rear wheel bearing:
Video not yet available :(
Torque specs:
bearing hub to knuckle bolts - 52 ft-lbs plus 90 degrees
3 ball joint bolts - 44 ft-lbs
brake caliper bracket - 140 ft-lbs
axle bolt - 147 ft-lbs plus 90 degrees
wheel bolt - 89 ft-lbs
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Channel Overview:
In this channel I will show how I repair my vehicles or other vehicles. I will also show you, teach you some tricks what I look for at certain jobs and try to explain the best I can, on why I do it the way I do it. You will see links of the most of the tools and the parts, at good quality and reasonable cost, that I am using in the description of every video (It may be not the exact tool or product, but that has the same function. So, it may be just a different brand). If any torque specs or other specs are mentioned in the video, they will also be found in the description. I am a self-employed mechanic myself, with a garage on my property. So here I am recording how I repair and trying to help you motivated to repair your customer vehicles and also how to fix your own vehicle and save a lot of dollars. So, every video is intended to be a great ‘Do It Yourself (DIY)’ tutorial to save money. I am a professional mechanic, so do everything at your own risk.
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[@dominicdeluca9164]

was literally needing a video to replace my front driver side wheel bearing for my 2006 jetta. thank you.

[@AutoTechWorld_DIY]

I'm really happy if it helped. Didn't think this video would be doing to good.

[@leeisenberg]

I've also got a 2006 Jetta, had to replace my passenger side bearing when I 1st got it a few years ago, early 2020 I think. Now I think the driver's side may be worn out too. I'm going to drive it in some curves to try to diagnose it. And maybe spray/squirt some lube/grease in the bottom hole too, see if it makes any difference. - take care

[@leeisenberg]

Thanks for sharing. Had the same problem when I did mine early 2020, wasn't sure how to get the bearing assembly out, it was Rusted in place. Thought I'd have to borrow a chisel, hammer drill, or air hammer to zap it loose, but then it hit me: loosen all 4 bolts a few turns, use the driver bit & hit it w/ a hammer from the backside, worked just fine. Driver tool bit is hardened so it did Not damage it. When I put the new bearing in I applied a Liberal amount of Anti-Seize compound w/ a toothbrush. Can't beat good old fashioned antiseize compound, thank God for it, Hallelujah. Now, if only Factories would use it!... That & more SS/Stainless Steel screws, nuts/bolts, & fasteners. - take care

[@AutoTechWorld_DIY]

Your welcome. I guess they are trying to save a couple cents where they can. Thanks for watching.

[@leeisenberg]

@@AutoTechWorld_DIYYou're welcome. - take care

[@bobbydavis2299]

Thanks for posting this, I did what you said to loosen the bolts and hit them and it worked great

[@leeisenberg]

@@bobbydavis2299 You're very welcome. Always glad to help someone out. I made the mistake of ordering way too cheap a wheel bearing, Amazon special. It only lasted about 4 years, & about 30,000 miles. So do NOT go too cheap er you 'get' to do it all over again. Put a clip of it on my utube channel if you're interested. I went w/ a "F.A.G." brand, ha. Ha. Wish u the best. - take care man

[@bobbydavis2299]

@@leeisenberg Thanks, fortunately I did enough reading to know to stay away from cheap parts, I am doing the outer CV joints at the same time as they have been noisy for a while. I ordered my parts from ID Parts, they have been great to deal with and have good quality items. And yes I ordered F.A.G. bearings as well, cheers!

[@ClaudeBradley001]

Thanks for advice here.

[@AutoTechWorld_DIY]

Your welcome. I hope this has been helpful