Replacing Rear Bearings- Inner or Outer Needed??

[Bluebeastk2]

My wheels rock left to right when i push on them, so im sure i need to replace my rear bearings. The thing is, the auto parts store only has one bearing for the rear, i thought there were two, inner and outer? or are they both the same thing/size? Do i need 4 total? or just 2? And seals as well? not sure, im ordering the parts in the next hour so was just wondering if anyone could help me, thanks for your time.

[#nine]

There are 2 per rear wheel. Don't forget or be lazy to replace all races!!

[Bluebeastk2]

Thanks, but are they both the same size, (inner and outer) for each wheel?

[#nine]

No, they are not the same.

Here is pic for reference:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-.../Bearing/ES24/

[dougsterner]

I just replaced my rear wheel bearings tonight.

There are 2 bearings per wheel...the inner is quite a bit bigger than the outer.

I picked up a kit on ebay for around $25 that had both bearings with races, new wheel nut, washer, star nut, cotter pin and dust cap for one side.

It took me approximately an hour to do both sides.