So I can't find the old thread (someone link to it so I can put in here), but I've finally resolved the horrible clicking noise when you reverse up driveways then move forward OR when doing full lock, 3x point turns.

I first experienced this at about 2k kms however when I brought it back to VW they were unable to replicate it (I didn't give exact procedures on how to reproduce the noise)

Then it got progressively worse at 10k kms to the point even my wife noticed it (she never notices anything, not even rattles in the car).

Then at about 12k km or so it just got annoying. You'll stop at the lights and take off and it would click, turn into driveways it would click, etc.

I noted this all down, and then at it's 15k service I provide exact instructions to replicate the noise. The service guys confirmed the issue and said they would need the car to remove the entire front bearing assembly on both front wheels, re-grease them with the correct grease (incorrect weight before I believe) and re-install, re-torque.

TPI is 2052424/4

The parts they required:
  • VWG052109A2 New Grease (correct weight)
  • VWN91233201 hex nut (no detail, I assume the nut that holds the CV to the hub
  • VWWHT000237 screw (no details again, terrible descriptions, probably something that holds the CV boot together)


So noise gone, and I'm happier