VW Golf Mk6 Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

2009 VW Golf MK6 Rear Wheel Bearing How To
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[davesterl]

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[mechanicmatt]

Hi Dave, I haven't ever managed to get the bolts tightened all the way, and neither has anyone in any workshops that I have worked with. Glad you liked the parcel. Cheers Matt

[squadmeta]

Did this job today, was thankful I'd watched this and bought a heavy duty bar, I tried my standard one to compare and it was all flex. After the initial torque I managed to nudge the bolt round to 2pm then dropped it on the deck and got to 4pm, that was enough for me! The cap had sealer on unlike the one you had, was a nightmare, tapped it on square then got a flat piece of steel and gave it a fair few central whacks, worked well.

[seanharris]

Great video! I got mine to 90 fairly easily and then on to pretty much 180 but broke the head on the US Pro 1572 breaker bar and broke the tip on a Laser 4025 on a 40” 3/4 bar doing it. Tool damage cost more than the bearing so stopping at 90 could be a good call!

[rimmersbryggeri]

COngratulations on using the MAnual impact driver. One of the best tools in the box!

[colinreid]

In the past I have had issues with some aftermarket parts supplied by the costumer. The worst issue was suspension ball joints separating causing the driver to lose control.
Today one needs to be mindful of many sub standard parts on the market both in terms of safety and longevity.
As always an informative and professional video and excellent use of breaker bar. Your accent makes me homesick even after 40 odd years in Australia.

[Simon]

I did the job today and got the hub nut 180 degrees using a torque multiplier. Bloody satisfying to see it rotating at such high torque with relatively little effort. Best thing I’ve bought recently and it was only £50.

[ElCid_]

I’m 188 lbs and had to stand on the breaker bar and voice up and down. Finally got it to 180*. Thanks for the video!

[JLsAutoSolution]

That is insane Dave.. I could just imagine my 5'5" 160lbs body trying to move that lol.

Thanjs for sharing

[dbautowerkz]

Hi Dave I work with the vag stuff day in day out, I usually do exactly what you do as a rule of thumb I say 180nm and 90 degrees as the 180 is not achievable. Thanks Derek

[colin]

Good work right attitude experience is key, thank you for sharing

[danieldurnin]

Great video as usual Dave. Similar brakes on My Skoda, mine where in similar condition too. Inside pads worn down to metal, one calliper stuck but managed to to move in eventually. I’m not mad about the design of the brakes on these. I think I’ll be keeping a closer eye on them than previous owner though.

[jcon]

Another great video dave. Always picking up valuable info especially after seeing that proper breaker bar in action .

[FailedEmmisions]

Getting the 180° is pretty easy. I use the first breaker bar you showed off (which does have a slight bend in it) with my jack handle as a cheater and put all my weight on it with constant pressure. I'm also 6'4" and 230lbs so the weight probably helps 😅 (193cm and 16.5st/104kg)

[petecurran]

Nice one, Dave!
I suspect I've this job to do on mine - alerted by strange mucky orange deposit on disc edge and on pads, slight noise rotating and slight whiff of burned (polymer), so thinking seal in that bearing assembly.

[md]

Great job Dave, the colour of outside edge of disc that red/orange is always telltale sign brake has been sticking, as regards the torque for the centre bolt I don’t think that is needed at all there is little force on that bolt the axle is the load bearing part here the bolt is just keeping it in place.

[Markb]

Enjoy from USA. As you said, they are mad with that kind of torgue. I ended bending a 1/2 breaker bar. I have 385miles on Jetta. They seem to go every 50-75k miles.

[mollywebster]

Hi Dave another brilliant video
What’s the brand of breaker bar you used can’t seem to find it anywhere

[dunebasher]

Weird that people in professional garages are saying they can't torque the bolts to full factory spec. I'm just a DIYer working on my driveway, but I've got those bolts to 180Nm plus another 180 degrees. The initial 180Nm is easy enough, the 180 degrees takes a few minutes, but I'm just using a regular ½" breaker bar and a long piece of old exhaust pipe that I keep around specifically for when I need serious leverage.

[Subzero]

Good video thanks.

Just did this job myself on an Audi A3 and it was pretty easy. On the Audi A3 8P you don't even need to remove the caliper carrier as you can get the disc off without removing it, which makes the whole job nice and easy. The tightening of the axle bolt was difficult - I got to 90 degrees and couldn't do anymore. My 1/2 breaker bar with an added cheater bar was bending and i was worried something was going to break so left it there. It's still on crazy tight though so hopefully it isn't going anywhere!

What make/model breaker bar do you use? It looks heavy duty!