Golf III L4-1984cc 2.0L SOHC (1993)
Wheel Bearing: Customer Interest
Front Wheel Bearing - Clunking Noise
GROUP: 40
NUMBER: 95-02
DATE: Apr. 4, 1995
SUBJECT: Front Wheel Bearing, Correcting Shift
MODEL(s): Golf, GTI, Jetta, m.y. 1993
File this Technical Bulletin in Repair Manual No.: W42 011 294 113A
Condition
A single clunking noise heard in front suspension due to lateral stresses against the wheel bearing causing the bearing to abruptly shift in the wheel
bearing housing.
This noise occurs due to a lack of grease on the outer surface of the wheel bearing and inner surface of bearing housing.
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Primarily occurs when accelerating or braking on sharp turns.
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Is most often reported after backing out of a parking space and then moving forward with front wheels turned in the opposite direction.
Service
Install wheel bearing kit:
ENGINE
PART NUMBER
4Cyl
357 498 625B
VR6
1H0 498 625
Note:
When replacing front wheel bearings, follow instructions in Repair Manual and add the following operation:
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Prior to pressing new wheel bearing into wheel bearing housing, apply a liberal coat of Moly grease, Part No. G 000 633 to the outer diameter of the
wheel bearing and the inner diameter of the bearing housing.
Caution!
Part numbers are for reference only.
Always check with your Part Department for the latest parts information.
