Great video, did the job and had no problems. I used the Hub Grappler to pull the hub and bearing. The torque spec for the nut (front wheel drive), that is in the VW service description, is 200Nm. I used 148 ft lbs, told to me by a VW service tech, so I am good. The torque was the only concern I had since I didn't find the description noted in the video until after completing the job. Thanks, keep posting.
As one of viewers says Thomas, that's some serious stuff getting that bearing out. Of course, you may everything look easy and always a good job in the end. Take care and don't work too hard.
Nice video. Same color as my Eurovan. I hope it needs the following, so we can see the videos in order: New suspension bushings, front shock absorber replacement, replace cooling pipe, troubleshoot and replace fan relays/resistors, replace ventilation fan motor, etc. etc.
Same process for drum brakes. All automotive shops should have simple bearing pullers. Can even be done with a large metal punch & hammer as shown in the video. The bearing press is also a generic tool that most shops have... same for the hydraulic press.
Man your videos are great and so easy to replicate. I watch them over and over, but this one I can't do myself because I don't have the tools. A few months ago I had a guy do it but then 3 months later the damn bearing started fucking up again. It now sounds like a grinder. Bastard probably installed a used bearing or something since he only charged me $75. Jackass doesn't return my calls...I'm 20yrs old and a broke college student. Geesh. But Thanks for the vids man. Keep'em going!
MELL09494 Thanks for the kind words! If the wrong part of the bearing is pressed on when installing, then that can shorten the life of the bearing, or if the final torque on the hub bolt is not correct.
When it comes time to replace the other side... you will not only have the tools, but you will be able to do the job quicker, because you've done it before! =) Thank you for watching!
I'm not sure the tire was touching the frame.... I don't know if that shiny spot was made from tire contact. I don't remember hearing the tire rubbing (before or after the repair).
You'll need thin 15millimeter (15mm) for this. My Kamasa toolset has just about too thick spanner. You will figure it out when you are doing this. Buy cheap spanner and you can grindit to be precise tool for this. -free ProTip from Finland- :)
Klann hydraulic wheel bearing tool: www.klann-online.de/englisch/Produkte/Kapitel_3_low.pdf The kit is probably like, what, $3,000? Question: what did you use to drive out the hub in the first instance? (Besides a big mother of a hammer)
Probably at least 3K. For a shop owner, a kit would pay for itself over 5 - 10 years... a bit pricy for me, but then again, I've bought stuff in & above that price range. I used a solid piece of steel... used to be of a rectangle shape 6" long x 1.5" x 1.5". Somewhat mushroomed at the ends now (I wonder why). I would have prefered to use my hub extractor plate, but it did not fit behind the hub.
@@ragnarmarnikulasson3626 service manual should contain all of what you need. I removed the files since I don't want to get sued for copyright infringement... then I would have to pay back the 2 dollars that I made each month for the last 60 month. =(
@@EXOVCDS thanks for the reply. Just ordered a repair manual. I was wondering if you know the tourqe settings for the torx bolts that hold the axle shaft to the differential, there are 6 of them, can't figure it out
@@EXOVCDS 48nm on the cv bolts. Found out after braking one hahaha. Now i need to get the broken bolt out, good times 😉. It's a 2003 2.5 tdi syncro. It is indeed different, the axle assembly for one. But for the most part your video was spot on for me. Thanks again for taking the time to do these!
Great video, did the job and had no problems. I used the Hub Grappler to pull the hub and bearing. The torque spec for the nut (front wheel drive), that is in the VW service description, is 200Nm. I used 148 ft lbs, told to me by a VW service tech, so I am good. The torque was the only concern I had since I didn't find the description noted in the video until after completing the job. Thanks, keep posting.
Thank you for your input / feedback... good to hear things went well! Thank you for watching!
As one of viewers says Thomas, that's some serious stuff getting that bearing out. Of course, you may everything look easy and always a good job in the end. Take care and don't work too hard.
Nice video. Same color as my Eurovan. I hope it needs the following, so we can see the videos in order: New suspension bushings, front shock absorber replacement, replace cooling pipe, troubleshoot and replace fan relays/resistors, replace ventilation fan motor, etc. etc.
I'll do my best to accommodate... but don't be surprised if there is a long wait.
I'm just being greedy. Thanks for the reply.
Just what I was looking for! Excellent vid as always
Thank you for watching!
Quality 'how to' vid, Thomas. Thanks.
Tiger moth Thank you... and thanks for watching & taking the time to comment!
would you have a link to the tool i need to pull the bearing on the t4 with drum brakes? Stranded here and most mechanic don't want to do it
Same process for drum brakes. All automotive shops should have simple bearing pullers. Can even be done with a large metal punch & hammer as shown in the video. The bearing press is also a generic tool that most shops have... same for the hydraulic press.
@@EXOVCDS Alright you're my man! Can you believe it around 10 euro shops didn't want to do it, even dealership didn't want to !
Thnx Nice vid ! Anyone has the torque specs of the lets say main bolt that goes true the bearing with the nut ?
200 Nm.
@@Sujaaf the bolt is M16x1.50x120
@@Sujaaf parts.vw.com/p/Volkswagen__/Bolt-Hub-Bearing/49332400/N10171404.html
Man your videos are great and so easy to replicate. I watch them over and over, but this one I can't do myself because I don't have the tools. A few months ago I had a guy do it but then 3 months later the damn bearing started fucking up again. It now sounds like a grinder. Bastard probably installed a used bearing or something since he only charged me $75. Jackass doesn't return my calls...I'm 20yrs old and a broke college student. Geesh. But Thanks for the vids man. Keep'em going!
MELL09494 Thanks for the kind words! If the wrong part of the bearing is pressed on when installing, then that can shorten the life of the bearing, or if the final torque on the hub bolt is not correct.
yw! And That's great info to know. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks Thomas.
If only I had watched this first. I now have the correct tools for the job. :)
When it comes time to replace the other side... you will not only have the tools, but you will be able to do the job quicker, because you've done it before! =) Thank you for watching!
Thank you for your excellent video's.
Mechanical porn at it's finest. :D
Hi, on the video you can see that the tire was touching the frame, would it be a symptom of the fail bearings or maybe worn bushing on the back?
I'm not sure the tire was touching the frame.... I don't know if that shiny spot was made from tire contact. I don't remember hearing the tire rubbing (before or after the repair).
You'll need thin 15millimeter (15mm) for this. My Kamasa toolset has just about too thick spanner. You will figure it out when you are doing this. Buy cheap spanner and you can grindit to be precise tool for this. -free ProTip from Finland- :)
I meant my previous tip for brake caliber removal.
Drfter83 Thanks for the tip!
Do the fronts come out the same way? Thanks!
iamashepdog Yes, Audi B5: Front Wheel Bearing Part 1 (Removal) and Audi B5: Front Wheel Bearing Part 2 (Installation)
Torque specs and all! You beaut!
Klann hydraulic wheel bearing tool: www.klann-online.de/englisch/Produkte/Kapitel_3_low.pdf
The kit is probably like, what, $3,000?
Question: what did you use to drive out the hub in the first instance? (Besides a big mother of a hammer)
Probably at least 3K. For a shop owner, a kit would pay for itself over 5 - 10 years... a bit pricy for me, but then again, I've bought stuff in & above that price range.
I used a solid piece of steel... used to be of a rectangle shape 6" long x 1.5" x 1.5". Somewhat mushroomed at the ends now (I wonder why).
I would have prefered to use my hub extractor plate, but it did not fit behind the hub.
Tourqe specs links is broken. Anyone have them?
Thanks for the vidjeó btw, easy to follow
@@ragnarmarnikulasson3626 service manual should contain all of what you need. I removed the files since I don't want to get sued for copyright infringement... then I would have to pay back the 2 dollars that I made each month for the last 60 month. =(
@@EXOVCDS thanks for the reply. Just ordered a repair manual. I was wondering if you know the tourqe settings for the torx bolts that hold the axle shaft to the differential, there are 6 of them, can't figure it out
Year, make, model, engine, FWD/RWD.... the more info I have the better I can help. This video was for T4 VW FWD.
@@EXOVCDS 48nm on the cv bolts. Found out after braking one hahaha. Now i need to get the broken bolt out, good times 😉. It's a 2003 2.5 tdi syncro. It is indeed different, the axle assembly for one. But for the most part your video was spot on for me. Thanks again for taking the time to do these!
Drives me nuts to see someone using a crescent wrench backwards
Dyslexia is not just a reading disability.
Twin Tom LOL
There were a lot of Tom's working on that Van!
LOL