How tight should the nut be on a wheel bearing?

How tight should the nut be on a wheel bearing?

The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off, about a quarter of a turn. The nut finger should be tight until the castle nut or cotter pin is used.

What tools do I need to replace a wheel bearing?

What Tools Do I Need To Replace A Wheel Bearing?

1. A set of needle-nosed pliers.
2. ratchet wrench with various sized sockets.
3. flat-head screwdriver.
4. jack.
5. star wrench for loosening nuts on the wheel.

Do I need a press to change a wheel bearing?

To remove the inner wheel bearing, you first need to pry the seal out of the back of the hub. You’re replacing it, so don’t worry about destroying it. You should be able to see the smaller outer bearing race pressed into the front of the hub, and the larger inner race pressed into the back.

Can I reuse axle nut?

The shop manual warns not to reuse the axle nut, so I trotted off to the parts store for a new one. I’m referring to the special nuts on major components like axle shafts and ball joints where a lost (or loosened) nut can cause accidents, even fatal accidents.

Can you over tighten an axle nut?

It’s possible to damage the wheel, rotor, and hub assembly. The wheel can come off if over-torquing the nuts/bolts is done. It happens, but it doesn’t happen a lot. The only way to tighten them is with a Torque wrench.

What is wheel bearing noise?

The classic sounds of a bad wheel bearing are cyclic chirping, squealing and/or growling noise. You can also tell that the sound is related to wheel bearings if it changes in proportion to vehicle speed. The sound can get worse with every turn, or it can disappear momentarily.

What is a Mk5 Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (codenamed Typ 1K) is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen, as the fifth generation of the Golf in three- or five-door hatchback (August 2003–2008) and a five-door station wagon (2007–2009) configurations, as well as the successor to the Golf Mk4.

Can you replace a wheel bearing without replacing the hub?

If your car or truck has a non-serviceable wheel hub assembly with press in bearings, you will need a shop press to remove and replace the bearings. If your car or truck has non-serviceable wheel hubs, simply remove the old wheel hub and replace it with a new part.

What size socket do I need to remove a wheel bearing?

2- 3/8″ is the correct size.

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.

Can a rear wheel hub and bearing be replaced?

The rear wheel bearing and hub come as one piece so you do not need to worry about pressing them together. Removal and replacement is easy as long as you have the right tools. You will need a three arm puller to perform this work. Begin by safely raising and supporting your vehicle.

How can I check my front wheel bearing?

You can check for a noisy wheel bearing with the vehicle stationary too. Jack up the front of your vehicle and rotate the front wheel, while rotating place your hand on the front coil spring. You should be able to pick up a vibration in the spring. There may also be free-play in the bearing.

What is the Triple Square bolt on a Volkswagen Golf?

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. Only install the bolt approximately an inch back into the carrier so you have room for the bearing to move forward.