Volkswagen Golf Workshop Service & Repair Manuals

Note:

Welding and straightening operations on axle beam and stub axles are not permitted.

• Inner wheel bearing
• ◆ Drive out outer race with copper drift. Press in =>Fig.3
• Lock washer
• ◆ Double waved spring washer
• 60 Nm
• Hub cap
• ◆ Pull of => Fig. 1
• ◆ Drive on with rubber hammer
• Locking ring
• Nut
• ◆ Lock with locking ring and cotter pin after adjusting the wheel bearing => Fig. 5

• Outer wheel bearing
• ◆ Drive out the outer race with copper drift. Press in =>Fig. 2
• Brake drums
• ◆ Clean carefully, check for wear, damage, dimensions, damage to wheel bolt threads and braking surfaces. Fill hub up with multi-purpose grease.
• Axle beam
• ◆ Contact surfaces and threaded holes free of paint and dirt.
• ◆ Check for distortion
• Stub axle
• ◆ Remove to check for bending =>Fig. 4
• Brake backplate complete
• ◆ When removing and installing detach/attach brake cable
• Seal
• ◆ Drive in with rubber hammer, tapping alternate sides

→ Fig.1    Pulling off hub cap

Tool

• ◆ VW 637/2

→ Fig.2    Pressing in the outer wheel bearing outer race

Tools

• ◆ VW 411
• ◆ VW 432

→ Fig.3    Pressing in the inner bearing outer race

Tools

• ◆ VW 411
• ◆ VW 432

→ Fig.4    Checking stub axle

Measure at least 3 points on the circumference as shown. The difference between the readings must not exceed 0.25 mm, otherwise the stub axle must be renewed.

→ Fig.5    Adjusting wheel bearing

• ‒ The wheel bearing clearance is correctly adjusted when the thrust washer can be moved slightly under finger pressure - see illustration - (not by turning or levering).
• ‒ Before adjusting,tighten nut while turning wheel to prevent bearings from jamming.
• ‒ Then install locking ring and secure with a new cotter pin.