[T3] Replacing Real Wheel Bearings

[Jim Adney]

On 25 Jul 2011 at 7:38, Doug Brashear wrote:

> Thanks for all the info, folks! So it sounds like I need a 12-point, 6mm socket 
> head Allen socket to remove those CV bolts, if I want to take them off. I may 
> just end up regreasing the CV's, leaving the inner rear ball bearings alone, and 
> replacing the roller bearings since it seems there's a chance I can get them 
> out. They do have a tad of play in them, up-and-down-wise. I just have to figure 
> out how to get them out, since only about 30% of the bearing's outer diameter is 
> exposed after taking off the top piece that holds the seal. I don't want to 
> bugger them in the off chance that I can't get them out.

I think your best bet is to just work on the CV joints. That's the 
right driver, but you'll need the 8 mm size. Be careful to clean out 
the socket before you start, and drive the driver all the way into 
the socket before you try to torque it.

The IRS rear bearings typically have a very small amount of play in 
them. This is normal. I recommend that you just leave them alone, as 
they are very unlikely to give you trouble, unless you fail to 
tighten and lock the big axle nut.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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