Volkswagen Golf 6 Front Wheel Bearing Replacement

[@isofix9378]

Which engine version that GOLF was? It was petrol 1.2tsi?

[@NickSwindell-th4gv]

Do you know what the torque should be on the axle bolt

[@BjornV]

No idea, sorry! At work we tighten them with our impact gun.

[@florinmag07]

Thank you! you made it look simple

[@BjornV]

It is actually straight forward, but you need the right tools :)

[@dianahernandez-nl3be]

I have a 2019 Jetta s and I need to no what spindle bearing to buy for the front right side

[@BjornV]

You will have to check the bolt pattern in the rear. There might be 3 or 4 bolts.

[@davidmakowka922]

So, I've just changed both front bearings. Left one I had to take to service, to loosen axle bolt. They had to use pneumatic impact and 3/4 inch breaker bar (I broke two 1/2 inch breaker bars). Then the axle slided easily off. It seemed to me, than it was changed before, because there was copper antiseize. Right bearing was originnal. I could loosen axle bolt by myself after soaking it with penetrating oil for few days. But the axle was complete stuck in bearing. I had to use press tool to pop it out and same process for getting it in. All in all it took many days to collect tools, ideas and get the job done

[@BjornV]

Wow that's just bad luck... It's always a gamble when doing repairs at home by yourself. It turned out fine for me, but I feel your pain!

[@shannon5th]

I've broken three auto parts store breaker bars: two pretty easily. Now I've got a set of decent ones through ordering them. Avoid the bars with tapered handles, generally: you don't want them to flex.

[@DAZZER435]

Do all the MK6 golf TDI's have a 3 bolt layout. I have a 1.6 TDI and need to replace the driver front bearing.

[@BjornV]

No there are 2 versions, 4 bolt and 3 bolt. Just turn your wheel and check the bolts in the rear ;) it's easy to spot.

[@DAZZER435]

I assume you mean while it is jacked up?

[@BjornV]

@@DAZZER435 you don't have to. I just stuck my phone behind there and took a picture 😊

[@DAZZER435]

@@BjornV I was thinking of trying that haha

[@BjornV]

@@DAZZER435 if you can jack it up, offcourse hou can, but everyone has a camera on their phone these days. So why not 😅👌

[@breakM]

Yeah.. I watched the vid for brake discs, went to do it myself, ofc they were all stuck, regreted the DIY decision multiple times, got it done because I could just hammer left right up down as old ones are junked anyway. But I aint falling for it again, looks easy on the video and I dont have impact gun which would be key to success here since its tight space for extension. But thanks for the vid, good to know what it takes.

[@BjornV]

No problem, sorry to hear you had a bad time doing the discs!

[@JoeTeeHeeTV]

Any reason why you needed to disconnect the ball joint and push back the axle? Once the bolts are loose, can’t you just pry the bearing assembly forward, and have it come off? Seems unnecessary unless I’ve missed something

[@BjornV]

Usually the bolts are blocked by the axle. (On most of the cars I've worked on) And sometimes even when loosening the bolts, you're not able to slip out the bearing assembly. Like on the Navara d40 you need to hammer it out.

[@superkari28]

hi bjorn the jack stand you put under is not posible to be broke down? nice video

[@BjornV]

No they are strong enough to support the golf. Thanks!

[@superkari28]

@@BjornV bjorn thanks for your reply you get my respect and subscribe

[@jamesemmeneckersr.1875]

is it possible to remove the 3 bearing bolts without removing the axle shaft?

[@BjornV]

I'm unsure if you can, but taking out the cv makes your life easyer.

[@quintengenijn9616]

Ik kon zo horen dat je een mede belg was, goed uitgelegd bedankt voor de informatieve video 🙂

[@BjornV]

Ha. Super! En zeker graag gedaan ;)

[@siphiweradebe3515]

I did not see him using a torque wrench to tighten the bearing from outside.

[@BjornV]

No that's right. I do it with an impact wrench at work as well. But I know the feeling of how tight it should be.

[@genefury75]

Thank you!

[@BjornV]

You're welcome!

[@johnwilson-rj7vj]

Great video though....thanks

[@johnwilson-rj7vj]

Just lift up like a squat. I didn't use any extensions...grow a pair😅

[@bobdobbs7828]

It must be cold in there with those ear muffs you're wearing.

[@BjornV]

It was pretty cold yeah 🤣