How to remove the hub and bearing on a Volkswagen Golf GTI?
With the rotor off begin by using a flathead screwdriver and prying off the dust cap (red arrow). With the dust cap off (red arrow) you can see the18mm triple square bolt (yellow arrow) that holds the hub/bearing to the bearing carrier. Remove the 18mm triple square bolt.
Are there any alternatives to VW GTI brakes?
Mk7 VW GTI OE Brake Alternatives. While Genuine Volkswagen brake parts are of high quality, they also tend to be more expensive than many quality OE alternatives. No one component is more or less important when it comes to quality and performance.
What kind of bearing do I need for a Golf GTI?
Remove the 18mm triple square bolt. It is torqued to 180 NM plus 180 degrees, so you will need a breaker bar to remove it (red arrow). The bolt is the triple square bolt (red arrow). This bolt is single use only and must be replaced once removed. Reinsert the bolt back into the bearing carrier to use as a press point for the puller.
What’s the difference between golf your and Mk7 GTI?
However, there are some differences as the Mk7 GTI with Performance Pack utilizes a manual parking brake, and the Golf R uses an electronic parking brake. Because of this, the rear brake pads are not compatible between the R and GTI Performance Pack even though the discs can be used on either application.
How big is a golf rear wheel bearing?
For my car, purchased in February of 2010, the right part is 1K0598611. The difference is the inside diameter of the bearing. 1T0598611 is larger than 1K0598611. The guys at idparts had the dimensions, might have been 32mm and 30mm, but I don’t recall.
Do you need a rear wheel hub and bearing?
If you are getting a sound from your rear wheels like a small jet trying to take off, and it increases with the speed of the vehicle, you may need a new rear wheel bearing. The rear wheel bearing and hub come as one piece so you do not need to worry about pressing them together.