Dorman 951-179 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Rear

Rear Wheel Hub Assembly for VW and Audi

Dorman 951-179 is a rear wheel bearing and hub assembly for specific Volkswagen and Audi applications. It combines the hub with critical bearing replacement components for a complete rear repair on vehicles such as the Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI, Taos, e-Golf, Golf SportWagen, and Audi A3.

Key Features

• Rear wheel bearing and hub assembly
• Steel construction
• Gen 2 bearing generation
• Ball bearing design
• ABS encoder type: encoder
• Anti-lock brake sensor included
• 5 wheel studs with M14 x 1.5 thread size
• Wheel pilot diameter: 57 mm
• Brake pilot diameter: 65 mm
• Bolt circle diameter: 112 mm
• Drive type: dual purpose

Detailed Description

This Dorman wheel bearing and hub assembly, part number 951-179, is built for rear axle service on select Volkswagen and Audi models. It is engineered with a Gen 2 ball bearing design and includes the hub and critical bearing replacement components needed for a complete repair. The assembly uses an ABS encoder setup and includes the anti-lock brake sensor, making it a direct-fit service part for vehicles that rely on rear wheel speed signal integration.

Compatible applications include 2019-2025 Volkswagen Jetta rear, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Taos rear, 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf rear, 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI rear, 2015-2020 Audi A3 rear, and 2015-2019 Volkswagen e-Golf rear. This part number 951-179 also cross-references Timken HA590159 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear wheel bearing noise or rough rotation
• ABS warning light concerns related to rear wheel speed sensing
• Wheel hub wear affecting rear wheel stability
• Vibration or looseness from a worn rear hub assembly
• Service issues on rear hub applications for Volkswagen and Audi models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment by year, make, model, and any listed notes before installation. This assembly is specified with no flange, no mounting hardware, and no wheel studs included. Confirm the wheel stud size, bolt circle diameter, and ABS encoder style match the original rear hub assembly before service. For 2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI, 2010-2013 Audi A3, and 2010-2013 Volkswagen Golf, confirm the 30 mm note before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies replacement driveline and hub components for specific vehicle applications, and this assembly is built to match the listed rear fitment and sensor requirements for those vehicles.