Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 540

Installing

- Install wheel bearing/wheel hub unit as far as possible on
stub axle.

- Attach special tool 3420 and pull wheel bearing/wheel hub
unit on to stop.

Caution!

Make sure that the hubs/wheel bearing unit does not
tilt!

- Remove assembly tool 3420 ab.

- Use a new 12-point nut - A - and tighten to 175 Nm.

- Install brake disc.

Wheel bearing, servicing

- Drive in dust cap.

Note:

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Always replace dust caps.

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Damaged (dented) dust caps allow ingress of
moisture, always use the tool illustrated. Always use
tool illustrated to reduce chance of damage to dust
cap.

Further installation in reverse order

- Install and fasten wheel

44-2, Tightening torques for

wheel bolts

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Fastener/location

Tightening torque:

Brake caliper to rear axle

65 Nm

Wheel bearing/wheel hub on vehicles with
drum brakes, removing and installing

Wheel bearing, servicing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
required

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Hub cap puller VW637/2

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Seal installer 3241

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Assembly tool 3420

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Torque wrench V.A.G1332

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Torque wrench V.A.G1410

Removing

- Lift vehicle.

- Remove wheel.

Wheel bearing, servicing

- Reset brake

- To do this use a screwdriver through the opening in the
brake drum and push adjuster upward.

- Remove phillips-head screw for brake drum and take out
brake drum.

Loosen dust cap from seat by tapping lightly on claw with
hub cap puller VW637/2 .

Wheel bearing, servicing