VW, AUDI, SKODA, SEAT Front Wheel Bearing

[@orpheusuk8762]

Excellent tutorial. Lots of detail. It answered all the outstanding questions in my head. May i ask - which make of kit did you use? Sealey make a kit, but i've noticed some far cheaper ones. Which would you recommend?

[@orpheusuk8762]

Thanks. Good advice. Will give it a go next week.

[@johnmetrac2898]

It’s a Chinese no make kit I got it from eBay about £50 but I’ve done a few of these vw t5 bearings with it , it’s spot on mate 👍

[@andrewjones1170]

You sir, are an absolute hero. I've just bought the same kit and had no idea how to use it, so thanks for your wisdom!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You are very welcome Andrew Jones, glad to have helped :-)

[@andrewjones1170]

@@0121Shotz www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Wheel-Bearing-Tool-A1-A2-Seat-Ibiza-Skoda-Fabia-VW-I3K8/402422028504?hash=item5db238d8d8:g:z0sAAOSwVT1fWJIi

[@andrewjones1170]

@@0121Shotz I have no idea, but as its the same era and running gear, id say probably!

[@johnmetrac2898]

Best leave the abs sensor in if you can 9 times out of ten if you try removing it it will break then you have to mess about drilling and replacing it , this is very similar to the t5 transporter 👍

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Agree, as long as you line up the extraction/refit tool correctly and it has the facility ;-)

[@johnmetrac2898]

HatBoyHarvey yes that’s the one it’s much les hassle 👍

[@markwarren2693]

I did this job yesterday and found the 36 mm socket I had bought specifically for this hub nut was slightly to big to fully engage with the nut( on the outside of the hub ) so check that your socket fully seats inside of your hub I used an OE spec cheap hub so maybe the measurements are a bit off and double check your driveshaft engages easily with the new bearing BEFORE fitting the new bearing you never know and checking might save pulling the bearing out again if it's the wrong one! Anyway I ground of 1-2mm from the outer of my socket so it fits perfectly and the jobs a good un.

[@TanveerAhmed-gl5jk]

Good video mate.explaining all the way.fantastic. no boring music.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks :-)

[@niklasstromberg2388]

Thank you for this excellent video. It was very helpful and a must watch for me to take on the wheel bearing on my skoda fabia. No problems worth mentioning thanks to your tutorial. The Only thing I did not consider was the rust and corrosion back at the spindel where the larger disk should be placed when mounting the hub. I shuold have taken time cleaning it up to get the alignement easier and more efficient. Thank you once again from a greatful swede and sorry in advance for my spelling.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thank you, you're very welcome, glad the video helped. i guess the weather in Sweden is quite hard on the underside of cars, but at least I don't think you use salt in winter like the UK which accelerates rust terribly :-)

[@richardstamper5630]

Well done, very interesting. My garage charged me £60 labour to do my front hub while I went and got a nice coffee... To me it didn't seem worth buying the tool considering I seldom get bearing trouble, still, a good informative video.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. £60 was a very good price I would say, but then there is the bearing, how much was the charge for that? I borrowed my tool of a mate so I was lucky really and enjoy the satisfaction of doing it :-)

[@MicheleRogato-m1z]

Solved this way, thank you for sharing !!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

@@MicheleRogato-m1z great, glad to hear this :-)

[@stephenhenson4475]

thank you very good tutorial my son and have got to do this in the next few weeks.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Good luck :-)

[@linseyyoung1772]

Clear and concise, just what you need in an instructional video 👍

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@bazrajput3618]

I just took the hub off and used hydraulic press to press it out and then press it in. Even when using a press it was tight to come out.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

How did you get around the lip when pressing in the bearing?

[@bazrajput3618]

Pressed it bang in the middle on the inner race with correct bearing adaptor. When the bearing was out give the hub a good clean with wire wheel to get all rust off. Then pressed the new one in with a little grease applied. As a mechanic I have the hydraulic press but you can buy special tools all day long which can get costly so we have to improvise .good video mate

[@RandomClips27.]

Need to do mine but not paying for a tool only to use it once can't even afford to rent one hope the garage will help me out

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Have a look at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2eVkIWcopWqqNU to check if it really is the wheel bearing as it could just be that the brakes are just sticking or excessively worn on one side, which should be noticeable when driving

[@martinflierman2456]

But to be clear. To replace the bearing with fuse body on the car and not of the car this is the proper way of doing it ! So thanks for the good video

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, glad you liked the video. How did you do it without pushing onto the flange?

[@martinflierman2456]

@@HatBoyHarvey i take of the complete suspension body ( fuse ) part . With the bearing stil in it ( cut off the plate disk connected to the bearing ( whith the wheel bolt threads ) then i just do it like I do almost all other bearings . Put the bearing with body under a hand driven ( hydraulic ) pressure machine . Using busses or sockets with smaller diameter and push out the bearing with the pressure machine . When placing the new one i turn everything upside down and put the new bearing below and push the body with pressure machine on top and press of down at the new bearing... just have to use something like little metal plates to keep the metal ring at its place and to not put pressure on the inner( circle bearing ) ring or else the new bearing will brake. Then just press down untill you here the click sound. With this way you dont need the special kitt but you do need to have a pressing machine. But these are second hand way cheaper then the toolkit around here haha .

[@HatBoyHarvey]

yes, presses are widely used for bearings in garages etc, but it is the flange/collar that pose the main issue with these bearings. This design is harder for us mechanics also to install. Glad you could find some metal plates to hold the bearing when pressing home, did you make these or can you buy them for presses?

[@stuartlawton1817]

Great video :-) Just did a front wheel bearing on a VW Polo and this video was a big help. Thanks! :-)

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thank you very much, most appreciated. Glad your Polo is up and running again (almost the same car). It is very satisfying when done right :-)

[@nexus7oc]

hi friend which polo model do you have?

[@chubbybrown4real]

Thank you. I bought the 72mm kit for an A2 but fantastic pointers as not done it before

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Hope it goes OK for you, take care aligning it back in, a little at a time until it is seated fully. Very satisfying when done. Many thanks :-)

[@gary8866]

that was a really good video I got one of these tools but wasn't sure how to use it thanks for good instructions 👍

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks

[@bengunn07]

A great help matey, thank you!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You're very welcome :-)

[@geluanton1463]

This is such a useful video! That's why I love KZbin and people like you, who share their knowledge with the rest of us!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thank you. I believe we all grow stronger if we share our knowledge :-)

[@tayebchebbab4291]

Bonjour, Belle et heureuse année 2023 ✨ Bravo pour ta vidéo très professionnelle je ne comprends pas l'anglais, mais avec toi j’ai tout compris 👌👍 Bien le Bonjour de France (ville de Strasbourg 🤗☺💕)

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Vous êtes les bienvenus. Bonjour du Royaume-Uni. Content que mon style anglais te plaise. Je viens du nord du Royaume-Uni dans les 'Yorkshire Dales' Le dialecte change des mots comme 'eye' pour 'yes' = oui 👌👍 :-)

[@fischikawa]

Excellent tutorial, thank you! Can you give me a link to the toolkit, or what is the name of this kit? Thank you! 😊

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks. All the links and info is in the description :-)

[@martinjohnson9316]

Really good well described video...THANK YOU.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, Glad it helped :-)

[@elbowtoe84]

I enjoyed your content great work

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, glad you like it :-)

[@elbowtoe84]

@@HatBoyHarvey going to do it tomorrow your experience in doing engineering is on another level!!! You explained it as it is, highly appreciated

[@theresadiver176]

Great video , thanks for sharing .

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@Nillas666]

Hi Harvey, im having some issues around the 9:37 mark, it seems your bearing just fits in pretty easily so it can hold itself in place, mine simply doesnt go that far in, i can't get it to hold itself in place. Therefore i can't adjust it to be perfectly aligned - Do you have any tips? If i you need more details let me know

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Slowly but firmly tap around the circumstance evenly through the bolt holes onto the tools flange plates until you are happy to attach the tool fully. It isn't easy if you have never installed a bearing before and you may feel you need three hands. Manually tapping the first stages is the best way IMHO to make sure the alignment is correct (I tapped the bearing in a fair way) continually checking alignment (imperative this is perfect) before using the tool to pull the bearing home fully. Hope this helps :-)

[@AlexT1994]

Is this Bob Mortimer?

[@breadmaker205]

Top Video Sir well done and thank you

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I really appreciate that, thanks, glad you liked it and hope it helped:-)

[@outbackchillin5628]

Thank for this . I have one to do on a polo . all very clear apart from the last bit . you say 45 degrees , but mark it at 90 degrees ?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Glad it helped. Maybe I should have been clearer when doing that bit, but this was one of my early videos and I could do a better one now and may update it at some stage. I marked it like that as a guide for 45 deg as my eyesight isn't too good, but did torque it correctly. The bolt on ones are much easier, but I think on these smaller cars they may have been worried to use bolt-on ones because less affluent owners may not bother or have reliable torque wrenches or even fit new bolts!

[@outbackchillin5628]

@@HatBoyHarvey thanks for the reply . my question was , you marked 90 degree (quarter turn) , not 45 (8th turn). Still a brill vid , and enough to get me through it . except I just bust my collar bone ! lol .. and it looks like you need 2 good strong arms . so I'll have to wait a bit .

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Sorry to hear you broke your collar bone. Are they leaving it to migrate naturally or have you a metal plate?

[@outbackchillin5628]

@@HatBoyHarvey Thanks . I'm on my own ! lol .. even physio is by phone ! ?? 2020 !

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Take care with the collar bone, you will soon be up to full health again :-)

[@cardinalsin6313]

Thank you meode. Good vid! I watched this a few times before doing a dummy run on the new bearing and Ive got the hang of it now. Thanks again sport!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, good luck doing it :-)

[@simonsimons8739]

Great video helps me👍

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Glad to hear it, thanks :-)

[@Danmaster01]

Does the abs sensor read something inside the new bearing? My abs light is on now and I’m wondering if I’ve either damaged the sensor or it’s a millimeter or so away from being fully seated correctly. Thanks for the video.

[@Danmaster01]

Also I had to remove the steering knuckle and use a hydraulic press to remove the bearing. I feel like a damaged sensor is the most likely cause.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Yes the ABS sensor reads from the rear of the bearing. the reluctor ring is within this as apposed to many that are separate. These ABS sensors do often go wrong and when you can get them out are cheap to replace.

[@harrym7776]

What size are them upgraded Allen bolts holding the abs guard on at (1:10) as I need to get some new ones for my fabia, Thankyou 👍

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Disc Guard Bolts M6x10mm

[@8ionicman63]

Hi Hat Boy Harvey, thanks for posting your MK1 skoda fabia films. We have the same car and are experiencing some of the same problems. Your clear and straight forward style is easy to follow! One question on the drive shaft nut, 36mm, 12 point socket, does it need to be a 'deep impact' socket? The one I purchased, not sure if its deep impact, is 50mm diameter and wont reach the nut in the recess!!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

impact sockets are made for impact driver as they give a little to take the shock of the drivers, I never use them. I prefer to be quiet, the noise of those drill drivers that guys use drive me crazy and I'm crazy enough right. my socket was a little close too and is maybe slightly under 50mm diameter and fit on (draper) worked fine. Maybe take a tape measure to the shop, return the old one and find a thin walled deep one :-)

[@david5crooks6]

Tried to do mine but ended up breaking my brand new bearing press :/ no matter how much heat i applied and wd40 :/ almost bent the break bar too.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Oh dear, sorry to hear that, sounds like it is well seized into the hub. All I can suggest is remove the hub, replace it or attempt to drill or grind it out. Best of luck, hope you can get it sorted and back on the road :-)

[@freddesgarage]

hi! how do i install a simular hub/bearing like yours?only differance is i have wheel studs mounted,do i have to remove those to be able to use that tool and will there be enough clearence to put the studs back in?? or how would you go about it? Thank you//Fredde

[@HatBoyHarvey]

What vehicle, model engine and year?

[@SingerDanny45]

Hey, thanks for showing the video, I have a seat ibiza 2011 and it seems like the its pulling to the left especially on camber heavy roads, I got the tracking done a week ago and they said it was towing out! They corrected that, but its still feeling uncomfortable my right hand feels like it's putting extra presure on the steering wheel to keep it from pulling to the left. I have the mot for 2 years ago and it said there is slight play on the ofs front wheel, they didn't say nothing last mot Wondering as I can't hear noise when driving from the bearing but when I brake and slightly turn the steering when practically stopped it slightly pulls the steering by itself? My power steering fluid is not up to the minimum also but it has a lot of fluid in the reservoir, Do you think it could be the wheel bearing pulling it to the left ? Pls

[@HatBoyHarvey]

If it is a tracking issue then I think it could be play in the inner track rod, often overlooked. Check and replace both track rods and track rod ends. Fairly easy and cheap to do yourself. The bearing can be examined separately, but is more involved and needs a special tool or competent garage to change it :-)

[@SingerDanny45]

@@HatBoyHarvey thanks 😊

[@bkingtz1]

Nice job and explanation, and you put all the info even reference numbers for grease but just not tool part number?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thank, hope it is useful for you. The tool I use is not the VAG tool but a third party tool for these bearings. If you search for 72mm VAG wheel bearing tool there are many examples for your choice. You can do this with a vertical press with some difficulty, so I would only recommend using a split-flange tool like the one I used :-) OEM tool parts: 1 - -MP 6-414/2- with -MP 6-414/5- 2 - -MP 6-414/1- 3 - Separating device -E-37- from V.A.G 1459 B/2 4 - -MP 6-414/10- 5 - -MP 6-414/6-

[@bkingtz1]

@@HatBoyHarvey Thanks for the info. I imagine it can be done with vertical press but you said and I read elsewhere, that there is possibility to mess up.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

you could always price up taking the hub into a local garage just for them to press the bearing in ;-}

[@hardcoretam]

I'm doing this just shortly but in the video you mention the circlip clicks into place. Which circlip thought? You didnt mention or show one up until that point. I bought a new hub and a new wheel bearing but neither of them came with a circlip.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

The circlip is the wavy ring attached on the front edge of the bearing behind the flange. It self-fits into the front groove on the hub when it seats into it's final position that I show being cleaned out. You can't see it click, just hear it. double check you have the right parts for your car also before you start.

[@hardcoretam]

@@HatBoyHarvey Ahhh that's perfect and explains a lot. Thank you. I had to buy a new hub / bearing carrier as i have the VRS and the caliper mount is seperate from the hub. I removed the caliper mount to fit the new brake dust cover and when i torqued it back up , it stripped out. Turned out someone had helicoiled it before. So new wheel bearing, new wheel hub / carrier and looks like i need to buy a bearing press as well. Than was an expensive adventure for me. Which bearing press should be used for this shape of Fabia? I seen Gen 1 and Gen 2 etc on ebay

[@HatBoyHarvey]

72mm vag wheel bearing tool. I wouldn't recommend doing these with a standard press, but it is possible.

[@hardcoretam]

@@HatBoyHarvey yeah phoned s few local garages to query if they had the tool to get them to press it in for me and save some money but they all just use a regular hydraulic press so i think i'll buy one of these tools and give it a go myself and see how i get on.

[@Alex-yi2oy]

Did you have a plastic ring in your box? Does this ring need to be installed? Can you tell me its usefulness? by thanking you

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Clean it up and refit it. it is a dust seal protector for the bearing. Bearing kits often come with new ones.

[@martinp907]

Great video thanks for posting :-) Is this kit specifically for the audi/vw/seat Thanks

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, you're very welcome. The kit is specifically for 72mm hidden flange type bearing on anything. I don't know if other manufacturers use these bearings or not, but would be good to know and shared :-)

[@nexus7oc]

hi my friend ! works for polo 6r ? i think it's same

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I pretty much think it is the same also, but I would double check it is the same size for your exact car, before buying - good luck in doing this, if it is what you are planning :-)

[@lisihoxha7388]

My frind how are you I have just one questien I need to replace CV axle and the old one have the plastic ring in the top of cv joint but the new one some is the OEM number for my car does not have it ... it is okey to mount it without that Plastic ring or plastic protector ABS ? I have one old metal ring from the last cv joint but that does not fitt in the new cv joint or cv axle .... What should I do

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Are we talking about: 6Q0407623E ?

[@lisihoxha7388]

Yes my friend how can I find it online?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I just put the part number in the search bar and found a number of companies selling it for around £5

[@MrCopperbeech]

What puller kit did you use. It looks a good kit but can't find it on internet. Please help

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks for watching, hope it helped. Mine was borrowed so it may be an older one. If you search for VAG 72mm bearing kit you will find one the same. Just make sure it is for your specific bearing and that it is indeed the 72mm one on your car. hope you find one and fix your car, not easy, precise job, but highly satisfying when done right :-)

[@Crazy_Comett]

Where do I get that tool from ?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Link in description

[@Crazy_Comett]

@@HatBoyHarvey thankyou

[@middlechild]

Is this the process for Seat Ibiza 6L ?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Virtually the same :-)

[@lisihoxha7388]

Hello my friend how are you ...can you help me... I change the wheels from summer to winter but with one bolt i have problem my threads inside are broken ( in wheel bearing threads ) what need to do ... can i open with something new wheel threads .. Thank you

[@HatBoyHarvey]

If the threads are damaged inside the wheel hub housing then you have to replace the hub/bearing assembly. Don't be tempted to re-thread as the wheel would never be safe. Some may re-thread to save money, but they put themselves and others at risk. Fit a good quality bearing kit and have peace of mind :-)

[@lisihoxha7388]

@@HatBoyHarvey oooo thank you my friend a lot one more question WHICH MARK is good quality and good price you recommend me ..?

[@breadmaker205]

Hi can you tell me please what type of Molykote grease you used there seem to be a few different types on ebay eg Molykote B2 plus, Molykote thread paste, Molykote 44m medium grease Thank you in advance Dave

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Molycote is a trade mark brand that VW/Audi group recommend in their workshop specification. I will put the specs in the description, but what is important here is to use high temp high pressure grease and Molycote is a synthetic grease that out-performs mineral based grease. I used some old high pressure/temp industrial bearing grease that I have used over many years without issue, but Molycote is recommended.

[@mathw2703]

what was wrong with bearing, how did you notice..?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I noticed the noise was different on corners. Take a look at my video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2eVkIWcopWqqNU it hopefully shows you how to diagnose an issue. :-)

[@abedinist]

How long do these take on average?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

It's all relative to experience. Any job can be fast, but these are not something you should rush. The bearing needs to done right and that means a steady controlled methodical pre-planned approach is best always. If this wasn't Dane right and the hub collapsed at speed it could be a life or death situation not just for others, but yourself included! About 2-3 hours :-)

[@jasonwest3535]

i have a skoda classic hpi 1.2l,, what tool do i need,,thanks

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Same as in the video, 72mm I believe, please D/check with supplier. You can measure it from the back of the hub when you take the drive shaft out.

[@conanhayle]

I could have sold you the lot all new that I bought by mistake ,bottom ball joint ,,,knuckle ,,, wheel bearing ,,, new calipers ,, ,pads etc all put together ,,Conan East Sussex

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Too far for me, thanks, happy days :-)

[@Frank-Euro]

SuperB 😅

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks 🤗

[@colinedwards931]

Why do my cars always need special tools 😭😭😭😭

[@friendduck]

Red box of tools from Aliexpress, the cheapest one 51 Euro. But its not correct exchange.

[@paulmckenna5334]

Top video Thank God for youtu.be

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Glad to have helped :-)

[@haraldpost]

11:40 that is clearly 90 degrees though

[@HatBoyHarvey]

50Nm without power steering and 50Nm+45* with. I have pour eyesight so I draw a line at 90* so that I could easily halve it as it is hard to just draw 45* It is pretty tight at 45* :-)

[@Chris-xc3xz]

@@HatBoyHarvey that seems really low for a wheel bearing

[@johndavison5989]

if you buy the removal tool make sure its the right size...Got one off ebay which said its was for vw cars.....absolute rubbish ,didnt come anywhere near the correct size...kept it in my tool chest till i needed to use it.....what a con....no doubt my recycling village were happy with the metal i dropped off.Check your bearing size first,like i should have done...ebay have cheap tools for a reason

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Absolutely. Please check bearing size before tool purchase :-)

[@najbe644]

Il

[@orpheusuk8762]

I finally replaced my wheel bearings last week (I originally watched the video one year ago). I found your video very helpful with understanding how to use the bearing kit. Thanks very much for taking the time to create the instruction video. Spot on!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You're very welcome, glad you managed to do the bearing. It is a good feeling doing it for yourself, job well done sir!

[@charliediver1560]

Great video thanks for sharing .

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@omarbham2580]

Thank you boss ,you taught me thing or too ,top man real pro 💯👍🏾

[@HatBoyHarvey]

No problem 👍 glad to help :-)

[@mannachie]

Really good guide here, will help me do front bearing on sons Seat Ibiza 👍

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, Hope it will help everyone tackle these bearings :-)

[@hamzaimran3263]

Has anyone had the 5 studs in the special tool snap on them ? It happened to me and ended up buying another kit see what happens. Worst case ill press old one out and use special tool install newen

[@kendyboston4225]

Excellent video . Thank you . I didn't notice any mention of reconnecting the track rod . I don't know if that's a problem . Any way Thank you very helpful in deed

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks. There isn't an issue with the tack rod, you just reattach and away you go, although messing with the car quite a bit like this may put the tracking out a tad, so worth checking later.

[@stewasb]

Great video harvey just a quick question do you have to loosen the drive shaft nut before you raise the car ie to stop the drive shaft turning ???

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, yes, but you need to take off the centre cap for the socket and bar, so you will be pulling the wheel off then back on again to release the hub nut, then back off again if you get my drift (off/on/off) :-)

[@craigwalker5474]

Fantastic detailed video mate… I’m doing to order the tool set and give my 2011 VW polo front wheel bearings a go.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Great to hear that, take your time and be steady when you come to pressing in the bearing, I can't stress how important it is to make sure the bearing goes in straight. I used a lot more small taps with a hammer than what is in the video to make sure the bearing went in correctly before pressing home with the tool. Good luck and let me know how you get on :-)

[@fredericgenest7094]

Hi, I have a 2017 vw polo and I wanted to know if I can remove the wheel bearing with this tool? And if the bearing is not damaged, do you think I can use it again? thank you for your answer

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Yes and yes, but you can tell if the bearing shot without taking it off, if your not sure then try to find someone that can tell you if it ok or not before buying the tool. what are your symptoms?

[@martinflierman2456]

I change these bearings without a special tool kit . If you think logical , the kit is not really needed ! SAVED me about 350 euros

[@huntingteddy]

How did you do it without the kit?

[@otaznikvykricnik5961]

You can make your own special kit. Other than that I think you definitaly damage the bearing.

[@davebroadbent9730]

Hi. Thanks for the video. Due to exchange wheel bearings shortly on a 2010 Polo 6R. Have bought SKF Bearings (VKBA3569), but they do not have the serrated retaining ring on the outboard end of the outer race. Is this am issue? Is the click of the ring into the groove necessary for locational purposes, or is it not needed? The SKF video shows their 'plain' bearing being fitted into the bearing housing with no ring - so confused!!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I'm not sure why on the polo they don't have this clip, presumably the rebate isn't there either. I don't think this clip is there to hold the bearing in, (On complete failure it may be a safety design feature to stop it falling out, dunno !?) just an audible click so you know it is seated OK I believe. As long as you make sure it is pressed home fully by the rebate without pressing on the flange all will be OK. The size of 72mm is the same, but I don't know if it is same/longer/shorter. Installation seems to be the same though, just take care with the ABS sensor etc :-)

[@davebroadbent9730]

@@HatBoyHarvey Thank you - that's very helpful. I'll add a comment about how I get on.....if I'm still capable!! 🙂

[@pistabx]

super, vdaka

[@mohamedmagdy1608]

Nice to see your video so useful

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks a lot :-)

[@tommyrobe]

Excellent Video! :) Thank you :)

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Glad you liked it, welcome :-)

[@rifatselimoglu7908]

Hub bearing bolt is 50nm + 45 degree

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Yes just mark the nut socket or surround to check this

[@philipashton1443]

Nice work. Is it the same set up on the new fabia 3.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, I beleive they are still using the same type of press fit design, but you must check against your particular model for size.

[@ramevaltias]

Amazing video! Thank you for this, wouldn't of even tried otherwise!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Very much appreciated, Thanks, it is great to hear that it gave you confidence to tackle it.

[@Niceswanbai]

Excellent tutorial..Tks

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks very much, hope it helped.

[@Niceswanbai]

HAT BOY HARVEY It helped tremendously!!.. Thanks again

[@seadrifter8975]

Really good tutorial video

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Glad you liked it, thanks :-)

[@realjiver2]

Audi A4 Haynes Workshop Manual: Removal and refitting of drive shaft. "Slacken the hub bolt 90 degress WITH THE VEHICLE RESTING ON ITS WHEELS". When the job is done, refit the wheel and "LOWER THE CAR TO THE - GROUND", then torque the hub bolt". Clearly then, this does Not damage the wheel bearing!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

This is my take on it and I am sticking by it. If you load the bearing before tightening there is a possibility of bearing surface damage such as scoring because: as you tighten the bearing from an unaligned side loaded position the surfaces are being pulled into central alignment in an unequal manner. No damage can occur if you torque up the bearing first as the surfaces remain central when tightening.

[@otaznikvykricnik5961]

Appreciate how you explain everything 👍👍. One remark: All the parts have it's names. Better to use them than saying "this, this, this" all the time.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

@@otaznikvykricnik5961Thanks and thanks for the critique, blunt, but a useful point, which I appreciate :-)

[@stewasb]

sorry what i meant was i have alloys on so do not have access to the main nut until i take the wheels off and i cant crack the main nut like this.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I would use another wheel, hopefully you still have the original wheels

[@serge78]

Excellent tuto, très bien détaillé tout y est, procédure de démontage, remontage, outil, couple de serrage, de la mécanique dans les règles de l'art,👍 beau travail!!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

eh bien merci beaucoup pour ces gentils mots, ils m'aident vraiment à continuer à les faire. Merci encore :-)

[@rosscarty1181]

hi, really helpful video and am planning on changing my own wheel bearing now just my only problem is trying to buy the grease from the links you have added it looks like you used the Lucas oil heavy-duty grease, however, isn't the one mentioned in the video. so is the Lucas heavy duty grease a fine alternative and if not do you have any recommendations on where i can buy this.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

It is really difficult to get the exact specification recommended by skoda for these. i have some trade engineering/automotive bearing grease left over from previous work that you can't get now. The greases recommended in the video are what skoda worksho manual recommends, so I put them in the video. You are lubing the inside of the hub so the bearing goes in easier and needs to withstand high temp/pressure so you can get it out again in the future. In my opinion any high temp/pressure bearing grease will do this ;-) I wouldn't worry too much as long as you don't use chip fat oil or lard you will be fine :-)

[@rosscarty1181]

@@HatBoyHarvey thank you man you been a big help

[@fusion6417]

If doing this use a hydraulic jack as the widowmaker Jack's are not designed for this purpose

[@HatBoyHarvey]

If you notice there is an axle stand holding the car up, the side jack is extra.

[@fusion6417]

@@HatBoyHarvey oh I didn't spot that my bad

[@stewasb]

Need your help again im using everything basically the same as you but the bearing wont crack loose ive got a spanner on the other side but it wont budge ???

[@HatBoyHarvey]

make sure you grease the shaft and then it is just a question of controlled torque (more than you imagine). There is a reason I used a large scaffold tube over the socket bar! It will break loose as it has nowhere to go (penetrating fluid around the bearing edge if you like). Good luck :-)

[@stewasb]

Im using a large bar over the breaker bar also mate but it just keeps slowly spinning round and i cant hold the spanner on the back nut when im trying to put total pressure on the breaker bar and pole i dont get how your back nut did not even move and you had no spanner on it but mine keeps turning surely once im tight that back nut should not be able to turn ???

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I understand, maybe I was lucky that time with the back nut. I'd try and use a ring spanner long enough to jamb it against something like the top of the hub that meets the strut where it juts out. Put some temporary thick tape around it to stop it falling off as you may need both hand on the breaker side. it just needs to hold long enough for it to break/crack start the bearing off :-)

[@elbowtoe84]

Please share link for your bearing tool

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I don't have one as the tool was borrowed, but if you search for vag bearing tool there are many :-)

[@martinblackbird543]

Is this the same for a seat ibiza 6j5 2011?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I believe it is the same 72mm bearing, but double/triple check before you buy. I only have data on models up to 2008 which it does fit.

[@wayneoriordan6749]

Cant you take hub off and use press

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You could do that, but the shoulders of the bearing have to be held with something not the top which is the hard part, otherwise the bearing will be damaged .

[@juancauich6918]

Como se llama la herramienta para retirar el velero

[@HatBoyHarvey]

No tiene un nombre especial. La herramienta es específica para el tipo y tamaño del rodamiento (balero) individual :-)

[@AshleyYon-h5s]

Brilliant thanks

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, you're very welcome :-)

[@builtstrongertolastlonger3158]

Very good video 👍

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thank you 👍

[@IneedMoneyDK]

Not a job for a novice i reckon

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Yes absolutely, but don't let that put you off what you can do :-)

[@IneedMoneyDK]

@@HatBoyHarvey true, thank you for sharing your informative videos with us mate! Regards

[@jasonwest3535]

What is this tool set you used,

[@HatBoyHarvey]

72mm VAG bearing tool

[@jasonwest3535]

@@HatBoyHarvey thanks, going to try it,your video is fantastic,cheers

[@jasonwest3535]

@@HatBoyHarvey is they a cheeper tool,to do the job,thanks

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You maybe able to borrow one from another vag owner from one of the forums if they are near to you. I've seen people use a bearing press, but I would not recommend this method without the correct door plates. There are some cheaper none branded tools available online, but it is like buying bearings - You have to pay more for quality products.

[@ajfessey_landpirate8014]

Great video, is very helpful. This tool is to be used in situ with the hub on the car. However they can be pressed with a hydraulic press with the steering knuckle off the car.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Yes, you can use the tool in a machine press or some other collar to hold this type of bearing if you have one. It is very important that everyone knows that YOU CAN'T PUSH THE BEARING IN FROM THE FLANGE SURFACE. :-)

[@ajfessey_landpirate8014]

@@HatBoyHarvey the haynes manual shows this bearing being pressed in by a 5 ton press. The tools not needed if you are using a press. Grab a haynes manual and see for yourself.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

@@ajfessey_landpirate8014 Thanks, Just had a look. Yes it is possible as you say, but they are useing a couple of pieces of flat metal bar to bridge the space between the bearing and hub. If you have a press and are confident this type of spacer/s won't slip at all then I agree, it will be possible, same goes for taking it out, by the look of it they are propping the hub up with angle iron, again 'if it slips'. Only OK if you know what you are doing and actually have a press and the space, although one would come in handy for other stuff. I still think the flange tool is better for doing this particular bearing :-)