MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Danbear79 on January 27, 2015, 05:41:52 pm

Title: rear wheel bearing
Post by: Danbear79 on January 27, 2015, 05:41:52 pm

Anyone know the size of the rear wheel bearing on an 05 Gti? Apparently there's 2 options. Also is a straight forward job?

Title: Re: rear wheel bearing
Post by: ROH ECHT on January 28, 2015, 08:58:50 am

Didn't know this, two sizes, but our US versions usually differ.
This is what I replaced mine with: http://www.urotuning.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1K0598611

It is quite easy to do, yes. You will need some extra leverage when loosening the hub bolts. And the torque when tightening is stated to be 132 lb*ft plus 180 degrees...so you torque it and use your leverage to go another 180 degrees. Use new bolts...so if your hubs come without them...get them.
http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk5/running_gear_axles_steering/rear_suspension_drive_shaft/assembly_overview_wheel_bearing_housing_trailing_arm_%28front-wheel_drive%29/removing_and_installing_wheel_bearing/wheel_hub_unit/

Title: Re: rear wheel bearing
Post by: Danbear79 on January 28, 2015, 06:01:23 pm

Thanks much :) when I went to order online I had a choice of 30mm and 32mm. so many options on cars nowadays

Title: Re: rear wheel bearing
Post by: ROH ECHT on January 29, 2015, 07:56:37 pm

There may be a difference due to model...GTI, Edition 30, and R32. Somewhere in that may be a 30mm and 32mm. Can you reference it by part number?