Just an added note. I recently did a rear axle bearing and I checked with the shop foreman of VW Northern in Edmonton and he said the spec for a new axle bolt should be to torque to 180 NM (133 ft. lbs.) and then turn an additional 180 degrees (1/2 turn). Be careful to check the ABS sender for clearance, it costs $102 from VW. I was told VW has a policy to not sell service manuals and do everything they can to force owners to go to the dealer. They wouldn't give my shop the info over the phone even though I have an account with them. I had to go in to the dealer.Axle nut: 133 ft-lb + 1/4 turn. It's a single use bolt only, you don't want the wheel falling off!
Not sure if the dust shield has to come off but the dust shield bolts are 6 ft-lb
Brake caliper-carrier bolts 26-ft lb (single use bolt)
Brake carrier housing bots 66 + 1/4 turn (single use bolt)
I haven't done it on this car but it should be similar to this:
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/b5/rear-brake-bearing-sound.htm
You don't have to disconnect the brake line, just put it to the side and don't let the caliper hang by the brake line.
Have you owned the car since it was new?I am really kind of disappointed in this car, 95,000 and have had to change both fronts and now a rear bearing. This is getting expensive and they have worn out for no apperent reason. I think VW could have done a little better than this! Next is the timing belt.
Reason for my question is the car could have been submerged in water, covering the wheel bearings.Have you owned the car since it was new?
Just replaced the right rear wheel bearing on my 2006 Jetta TDI. There was no play but man it sounded awful! Took everything down using This write up. No, the dust sheild doesn't need to come off. You do need some special tools 14 and 18 triple square, a long breaker bar and helper bar (my 750ft lb 1/2 drive impact could not bust it loose) and be prepared to remove a separated bearing race. You also need to be prepared to replace the rotors and pads. My rotor was rusted on (uncoated brand) and had to use a 5lb persuasion tool. Dinged it up pretty good.Axle nut: 133 ft-lb + 1/4 turn. It's a single use bolt only, you don't want the wheel falling off!
Not sure if the dust shield has to come off but the dust shield bolts are 6 ft-lb
Brake caliper-carrier bolts 26-ft lb (single use bolt)
Brake carrier housing bots 66 + 1/4 turn (single use bolt)
I haven't done it on this car but it should be similar to this:
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/b5/rear-brake-bearing-sound.htm
You don't have to disconnect the brake line, just put it to the side and don't let the caliper hang by the brake line.