Thanks for the video. My father has a mk 7 gti and the dealer wanted something crazy like 700 just for the labor. Watching this video I have no doubt I can do this in an hour or two.

Got to do this on my MK7 shortly with 72k. Instead of guessing, with a marker, mark a slash on the bolt, and then another 180 degrees on the wheel. That way you can reset the breaker bar to its max leverage point without thinking about the position of the handle. Thought you might have stripped that last triple square. I always clean it and tap in the bit so its fully seated. Turning the steering wheel to the right for more access was a good idea.

200nm applied with car off the ground, then the 180 degrees on the ground with someone with their foot on the break pedal. Failure to to do so could damage wheel bearing.

Great job .. . .. :)

Any further tips on getting the axle to come out? I pounded on mine with a socket but it won’t budge and I’m not sure how to proceed. Does it need to be at a certain angle? I’m afraid to keep hitting it hard since a damaged axle is the last thing I want.

Did you have any lights come on the dash ? My 2016 jetta trendline + has a abs light airbag light traction control light and a steering warning light and I took my car to a shop that only works on vws the said it was due to the left rear wheel bearing and abs sensor 450 to be replaced. Car has 107,000 kms

What brand of breaker bar is that? I like how it supports itself around the head. My Snap On doesn't even do that.

Du hast ein Problem und zwar sieht man, dass deine Antriebswelle bereits Wasser gezogen hat. Das erkennt man daran, dass das Fett aus dem Loch von der Schraube der Antriebswelle rausläuft und viel zu dünnflüssig ist. Du solltest deine Antriebswelle auf Beschädigung überprüfen und ggf. tauschen. MfG Ein Deutscher Mechaniker

how many miles did it have before the change>?

Hi sir how many miles was on your car when you replaced the wheel bearing ? , Thanks.

I learned to get the 12mmspline bolts out with knuckle on car. then re-install tire with1 bolt and kick tire on opposite sides and ive had one ton trucks to VWs always pop out without pounding back there. -- your bearing looks shot.

Is there a secret to reconnect to the control arm?