Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

Using torque wrenches -V.A.G 1332-/-V.A.G 1410-, this page covers removing the 4MOTION multi-link rear wheel bearing unit — loosen the outer drive shaft threaded connection first.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- Removing –  Loosen outer drive shaft threaded connection → Chapter. –  Loosen wheel bolts. –  Raise vehicle. –  Remove wheel. –  Remove coil springs → Chapter. –  Remove drive shaft → Chapter –  Detach brake carrier with brake caliper and tie to body with wire → Brake system; Rep. gr.46.   Note Do not suspend brake caliper by brake hose - risk of damage. –  Remove bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Pull wheel bearing unit from wheel bearing housing.   Caution Avoid soiling and damage to seal when placing on a surface/storing.

Wheel bearing -1- must always face upwards. Always set wheel bearing unit on hub -2- when placing on a surface.

When picking wheel bearing up, never grasp inner side. Grasp only outer side of wheel bearing. The same procedure applies to the wheel bearing without hub. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: The threaded connections of the wheel bearing housing may only be loosened and tightened in the unladen weight position → Chapter. Specified torques → Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive“ → Chapter „Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft“ → Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ Bolts for heat shield, brake caliper and brake disc → Brake system; Rep. gr.46 –  When does wheel alignment have to be checked → Chapter?

Questions & answers

Removing and installing wheel bearing unit, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I replace the Golf Mk7 4WD rear wheel bearing?

Same press procedure, but the bearing has an inner spline for the drive shaft. Ensure correct orientation.

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