Comments on: How to Replace a 98 VW Golf Front Bearing

By: Tagfahrlicht LED

Tagfahrlicht LED — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:43:39 +0000

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By: Alan Lilly

Alan Lilly — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:48:07 +0000

@Laga You might be able to remove without compressing them, but I don't thing you could put it back without compressing. So either way you will need a spring compressor to do the job.

By: Laga

Laga — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:26:49 +0000

Do need to compress the springs on the struts for this job?

By: CRinWP

CRinWP — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:43:06 +0000

Nice job!!! Thanks, I really needed this blog!

By: Bizzy

Bizzy — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:32:42 +0000

I’ve done my wheel bearings on an 02 Jetta 1.8t. The setup you have is exactly the same. Without a proper tool, I had to pull the knuckle off and use a hammer setup to knock the hub/bearing out from behind. I would recommend against that and wish I had a proper hub puller. Also, I ended up ruining my CV boot cause I couldn’t get the axle back into the hub without a bit of force. Now I have to replace the axle. None of the HowTos I’ve seen show the use of the axle puller you have shown. After a bit of searching, I found that the part number is OTC7135A and goes for $50ish online, or $130ish with the hub puller set. Funny, it’s listed as a Ford Taurus/Sable tool.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:32:44 +0000

When there are really complications when it comes to vehicle repairs so if you are not confident about doing it just go to the professionals and have your problems done… Ha! Ha! I am like that especially when it is a major major problem. But it is also good to know some basics when it comes to vehicle repair and maintenance.

By: tyge

tyge — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:30:59 +0000

all u have to do is look at nut on the end of the axle is it 6 point or is it 12? if its 12 point like in all three of the links posted the car has plus suspension

By: Alan Lilly

Alan Lilly — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:17:49 +0000

@Pete Scratching sound? Mine made a sound like nobby truck tires do on the road.. kinda buzzy. I think many 98 golfs will likely have their bearings and coil packs fail some time in their life. If your brakes look good... then I can only imagine your bearings causing such a sound. Let us know what you discover!

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:56:38 +0000

Hello Alan or others,

I have a 98 VW Golf and recently when I make turns left or right a scratching sound comes from the front end. Could this be the bearings or front axle?

By: philip

philip — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:00:31 +0000

i have just attempted to change the bearing following this,, as i tried to pull the hub off withe the same puller as you used, it just pushed the driveshaft out the back?. is there a way to get round that??? also the bearings i have ordered do not come with the spline in the middle of it. do i have to get that pressed out then into the new one??? thanks very much