GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
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Wheel Bearing Housing
Fig. 1 - Suspension Strut To Body, Loosening/tightening
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After loosening the hex nut, the slotted nut located below it on the suspension strut must be re-tightened to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 2 - Ball Joint/Control Arm, Separating
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Mark position of ball joint on control arm.
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Remove bolts, arrows -A-.
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Loosen bolt, arrow -B-.
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Swing wheel bearing housing aside to remove left side drive axle.
Fig. 3 - Wheel Hub, Pressing Out Of Wheel Bearing Housing
Fig. 4 - Wheel Bearing Inner Race, Pulling Off Wheel Hub
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Only use commercial puller with tensioner, e.g. Kukko tool No. 204/2, or equivalent.