Mk4 Golf Rear Wheel Bearings

[3sixty]

Car is due for MOT, and typically, theres a load noise coming from the back. I've had it checked over by a mechanic and he says its rear wheel bearings.

My question is, on the Mk4 do these come as a whole hub? Or do I simply press old ones out and put new bearings in?

Anyone got a price/place to buy these? If I go to GSF (which is local to me), will it be of "genuine VW" standard?

[3sixty]

Bump for the night time crew

[rye7677]

in general places like GSF supply oe standard quality parts which is a recognised standard of manufacture.. sometimes not quite the same as original manufacturers quality, but good in general!! and i think the bearings are a press out type!!

[cuprabob]

IIRC there are 2 bearings on the rear wheels, an inner and an outer.

As said before GSF do supply OEM quality parts

[3sixty]

Thanks for replies guys - I've had a look around and apparently you can only get the rear wheel bearings in a hub. Makes it an easier job anyway, rather than pressing in and pressing out.

I'll have a trip down to GSF on Saturday and see what they can do.

[3sixty]

Went there and they do not stock the genuine alternative anymore. They only had the 'cheaper' (ebay like brand) at £29.75 for the hub and bearings. Does anyone know where I can get a better quality hub and bearings? I would go VW, but they want £90 + VAT for parts only... GSF was £48.75 inc VAT