I have a 98 Jetta GL and my left rear shock absorber has begun leaking fluid in the past month or so. I have also had issues with the bearings wearing out, so I had them replaced less than 2000 miles ago. But now these newly installed ones are giving me the telltale signs of going-to-crush-soon. Could a failing shock absorber cause uneven wear/premature failure of my rear wheel bearings? I know that the bearings were installed packed correctly.Also, on the hub assembly the nut that goes on just before putting in the cotter pin tends to loosen after about 50 miles of driving. I continue to tighten it, then back it off slightly but the problem still occurs. This occurs on BOTH rear wheels. I am at a loss for what can cause this. Help!Thanks!
the shaft,s that your bearing,s go onto at the shock are worn you will never get the bearing tolerance's right afraid as it,s a 98 motor, if you can run to it replace both rear shocks and repack bearing,s it will cost a fair bit of money so give it some serious thinking you could use some of that cash for a newer car
HI no shocks don't cause ware on bearings... did you get the ring back on the goes over the nut that you install the cotter pin Thu? That holds he nut from turning and backing out.. good luck tim
If you disassemble the rear wheel bearings wash them out and wipe them clean I think you'll find your problem. Once wheel bearings are packed with disc brake grease, snugged not tightened, wheel spun by hand spun and castle nut backed off, there's no need to ever screw with them again.
