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Replacing the Rear Wheel Bearing on a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Bearing

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace the rear wheel bearing on a fourth-generation Volkswagen Golf. First, lift the vehicle and begin by removing the wheel by taking off its bolts. Then, using a spanner, unscrew the two nuts of the brake caliper to remove it. Next, take out the brake pads and unscrew the bolts of the brake support. At this point, remove the disc by taking off the screws around it and lever out the retaining clip. Unscrew the central nut of the hub with a socket and extract it!

Updated on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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