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Changing rear wheel bearings
« on: April 29, 2010, 07:36:43 pm »
Does anyone have any info on how I go about chnaging the rear wheel bearings on my mkv?
Thanks - any help greatfully appreciated
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Re: Changing rear wheel bearings
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2010, 08:10:27 pm »
Have a blimp through this section. There may be some help in here somewhere.  :happy2:

            http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1797.0.html
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Re: Changing rear wheel bearings
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2010, 11:26:12 pm »
The Haynes manual for the MKV has a pretty decent stab at writing this up :happy2:
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Re: Changing rear wheel bearings
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2010, 01:05:23 am »
 its basically remove wheel then brake caliper and disc. once these are removed then take off the dust cover and you will see the bolt that needs removing this is the only trouble  because it needs a special tool, it is a m18 spline...where abouts are you from as i could lent you mine...welcome to the forum

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Re: Changing rear wheel bearings
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2010, 10:54:27 pm »
Anyone know if it is 32mm or 30mm both are listed?
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Re: Changing rear wheel bearings
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2010, 10:57:17 pm »
ETKA says either and advises to confirm on the car  :confused:
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Re: Changing rear wheel bearings
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2010, 11:09:56 pm »
Thanks Steve.

Didn't want that answer. Looks like I will have to take it off and measure then replace or leave on stands for a day or so.

Could you possibly post both part numbers?

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Re: Changing rear wheel bearings
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2010, 08:13:14 am »
a friend of mine had one of his rears changed, it was the entire hub that was changed as the bearing is an integrated part of the hub
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Re: Changing rear wheel bearings
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2010, 09:03:45 am »
Cheers.
Yep that is right. But there are still two sizes.
As I am learning there is no way to tell what size until the old one is removed.
Even dealers get both in stock when changing.
Managed to get  it done on the side for £25 plus about £60 for the bearing regardless of size.
At least I will know what size to get if the osr goes.
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Re: Changing rear wheel bearings
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2010, 08:57:33 pm »
Turned out to be 30mm

bit fed up looks (sounds) like both have gone  :sad1:

another £100
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