Wheel bearing / CV joint replacement

[dantheram]

Can someone help me with some advice for replacing the wheel bearing and outer CV on the 6n2 gti.

I have rang VW an they advised me the wheel bearing is not sold seperately from the actual hub, so i need some advice on replacing the hub.

Also, i notcied my outer CV had splattered grease over the control arm and wheel so may aswell replace this whilst i'm there.

Any advice?

Many thanks,

Dan

[joe2612]

You'l need to remove the hub assembly to gain access to the wheel bearing. You'll need to get the old bearing pressed out by a mechanic and the new one pressed in- expect to pay about 20.

Once the hub is off the cv joint isn't too hard, alot of bashing with a hammer!

[neilGTI]

Be prepared to need the tracking done once you have had it done, i had my CV boot changed last week and now the tracking is out again

[dantheram]

don't need to have the old bearing pressed out as i've gotta buy a whole new wheel hub from VW (they don't sell the bearing separate) if its not too much of a job i was going to do it but i reckon i'll just take a hit on labour.

[dantheram]

Can someone list the actual parts i need to replace in order to mend the wheel bearing, i'm not sure VW are selling me the right parts. Currently i have a wheel bearing mount.

[joe2612]

Ok: so have you bought the hub from VW yet? Why don't you just buy a wheel bearing from GSF? You don't need a whole new hub...

I bought a new bearing from Camberly auto factors for around 30, took the hub off, gave it to my garage out with the old in with the new.

[alexperkins]

Youd need the wheel bearing itself, two circlips and a new driveshaft nut