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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: GOLF_MK on 30 July 2008, 21:34

Title: Rear Wheel Bearings
Post by: GOLF_MK on 30 July 2008, 21:34

Are the rear wheel bearings on my 8v GTi adjustable?

The haynes manual doesn't say?

Title: Re: Rear Wheel Bearings
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 30 July 2008, 21:44

Yes, rear wheel bearings on mk3's are tappered.

Title: Re: Rear Wheel Bearings
Post by: Paul86S2 on 30 July 2008, 21:53

Tighten the nut up with just the weight of your hand on the socket bar whilst turning the disc backwards, loosen off and do this 2 or 3 times. Then make sure the washer underneath will just move with a screwdriver, then you should be st.

Paul

Title: Re: Rear Wheel Bearings
Post by: GOLF_MK on 30 July 2008, 22:02

Great , thanks for the instructions too!