I've also got a 2006 Jetta, had to replace my passenger side bearing when I 1st got it a few years ago, early 2020 I think. Now I think the driver's side may be worn out too. I'm going to drive it in some curves to try to diagnose it. And maybe spray/squirt some lube/grease in the bottom hole too, see if it makes any difference. - take care
Thanks for sharing. Had the same problem when I did mine early 2020, wasn't sure how to get the bearing assembly out, it was Rusted in place. Thought I'd have to borrow a chisel, hammer drill, or air hammer to zap it loose, but then it hit me: loosen all 4 bolts a few turns, use the driver bit & hit it w/ a hammer from the backside, worked just fine. Driver tool bit is hardened so it did Not damage it. When I put the new bearing in I applied a Liberal amount of Anti-Seize compound w/ a toothbrush. Can't beat good old fashioned antiseize compound, thank God for it, Hallelujah. Now, if only Factories would use it!... That & more SS/Stainless Steel screws, nuts/bolts, & fasteners. - take care
@@bobbydavis2299 You're very welcome. Always glad to help someone out. I made the mistake of ordering way too cheap a wheel bearing, Amazon special. It only lasted about 4 years, & about 30,000 miles. So do NOT go too cheap er you 'get' to do it all over again. Put a clip of it on my utube channel if you're interested. I went w/ a "F.A.G." brand, ha. Ha. Wish u the best. - take care man
@@leeisenberg Thanks, fortunately I did enough reading to know to stay away from cheap parts, I am doing the outer CV joints at the same time as they have been noisy for a while. I ordered my parts from ID Parts, they have been great to deal with and have good quality items. And yes I ordered F.A.G. bearings as well, cheers!
was literally needing a video to replace my front driver side wheel bearing for my 2006 jetta. thank you.
I'm really happy if it helped. Didn't think this video would be doing to good.
I've also got a 2006 Jetta, had to replace my passenger side bearing when I 1st got it a few years ago, early 2020 I think. Now I think the driver's side may be worn out too. I'm going to drive it in some curves to try to diagnose it. And maybe spray/squirt some lube/grease in the bottom hole too, see if it makes any difference. - take care
Thanks for sharing. Had the same problem when I did mine early 2020, wasn't sure how to get the bearing assembly out, it was Rusted in place. Thought I'd have to borrow a chisel, hammer drill, or air hammer to zap it loose, but then it hit me: loosen all 4 bolts a few turns, use the driver bit & hit it w/ a hammer from the backside, worked just fine. Driver tool bit is hardened so it did Not damage it. When I put the new bearing in I applied a Liberal amount of Anti-Seize compound w/ a toothbrush. Can't beat good old fashioned antiseize compound, thank God for it, Hallelujah. Now, if only Factories would use it!... That & more SS/Stainless Steel screws, nuts/bolts, & fasteners. - take care
Your welcome. I guess they are trying to save a couple cents where they can. Thanks for watching.
@@AutoTechWorld_DIYYou're welcome.
- take care
Thanks for posting this, I did what you said to loosen the bolts and hit them and it worked great
@@bobbydavis2299 You're very welcome. Always glad to help someone out. I made the mistake of ordering way too cheap a wheel bearing, Amazon special. It only lasted about 4 years, & about 30,000 miles. So do NOT go too cheap er you 'get' to do it all over again. Put a clip of it on my utube channel if you're interested. I went w/ a "F.A.G." brand, ha. Ha. Wish u the best. - take care man
@@leeisenberg Thanks, fortunately I did enough reading to know to stay away from cheap parts, I am doing the outer CV joints at the same time as they have been noisy for a while. I ordered my parts from ID Parts, they have been great to deal with and have good quality items. And yes I ordered F.A.G. bearings as well, cheers!
Thanks for advice here.
Your welcome. I hope this has been helpful