Volkswagen Jetta Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement (2011-2018 VW Mk6 Jetta, GLI, GTI, Golf)

►If you own a Volkswagen model made in the last two decades, then there's a good chance this rear wheel bearing replacement will help you. The wheel bearings are critical to any car trying to roll freely. They're what allows it to do so while holding up the vehicle's weight for thousands of miles. However, once they are worn, they should be replaced immediately.
A failing VW wheel bearing will make a lot of tell-tale sounds. A good example of this is a humming sound at highway speeds. A bad wheel bearing will also make groaning or clunking sounds while turning. Typically, they'll last over 80,000 miles, but environmental factors play a role here. No matter when they go, do the safe thing and replace them.
In this video, FCP Euro's Professional DIY'er, Mike Hidalgo, replaces the rear wheel bearings on a Mk6 VW Jetta GLI.
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Tools Needed
03:51 - VW MK6 Jetta Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement
13:26 - Wrap-up
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This video applies to the following vehicles:
Jetta MK6 Jetta
Position: Rear, w/ 4-Link Suspension
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
2013 Volkswagen Jetta
2014 Volkswagen Jetta
2015 Volkswagen Jetta
2016 Volkswagen Jetta
2017 Volkswagen Jetta
2018 Volkswagen Jetta
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[@maddogthirteen]

Thank you! This is excellent instruction.

[@JrIza_914]

bRO THAT THE EASIEST WHEEL HUB ABD BEARING REPLACEMENT IVE EVER SEEN!!

[@jamesk3565]

Working on VWs i have also seen the wheel bearing corrode and separate just enough to dig into the wheel speed sensor causing that to fail as well.

[@bluesbrother2383]

Same thing just happened to me

[@Snakestar16]

Thats what I am doing on my Rear Right, Bearing is fine but rubbing on wheel speed sensor.

[@bluesbrother2383]

@Snakestar16 my bearing had no signs of a malfunction except the abs light show was on and when I removed the abs sensor it had deep rub marks in it, when I took the bearing off the spot where it meets the sensor was rusted and flaking apart and half of the round magnetic strip was missing

[@jamesk3565]

Always happy to see VW content 😁😁

[@user-su8yo7bu2j]

Because not have money fof BMW 😂😂

[@AlKaseltzer87]

Who can afford to fix a BMW every month?

[@stephencatanzaro310]

Mike great video.

[@eduardocouto8757]

Can you please do a video for e9x m3 rear wheel bearings

[@MementoMori-cs3se]

So do I have to use a new hub bolt are is it only recommended, because I literally just received my new rear wheel hubs but not any new bolts

[@newton296]

It's not recommended but people do it all the time. The old bolt is stretched so that affects the final torque spec. You don't do the final 180° turn with a used bolt since it's already been stretched

[@AlKaseltzer87]

What would it take to get that brake dust shield off? Is it totally necessary? One of mine is just flopping around.

[@connorburnett7226]

Same when I hit a certain vibration frequency/ speed it rattles

[@fcpeuro]

Once you have the hub off, you can see the torx bolts that hold it on, remove those and the backing plate should be able to come off!

[@christianback823]

Bitte an der Radnabe nur den kleinen Streifen mit Trennmittel einpinseln. Sonst werden die Radbolzen auf Scherung beansprucht! Und dafür sind sie nicht gemacht. Sonst ist das Video nicht schlecht.

[@At1991_]

Is it the same process for the front?

[@maddogthirteen]

No, the front is more of a hassle but doable if you have the tools. Look for MK6 front wheel bearing replacement, there are some good vids for that here on KZbin.