Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
DODGE Caliber Hatchback 1.8, DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.0 CRD, DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.4 SRT4 AWD, DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.4 Turbo, DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.2 CRD, DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.4 AWD, DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.0 CRD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front wheel bearing DODGE CALIBER TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Caliber Hatchback and other DODGE models

Wheel bearing kit

Wheel bearing

        Wheel bearing kit for DODGE Caliber Hatchback 1.8 Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.0 CRD Diesel (140 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.4 SRT4 AWD Petrol (303 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.4 Turbo Petrol (295 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.2 CRD Diesel (163 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.4 AWD Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for DODGE Caliber Hatchback 2.0 CRD Diesel (120 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – Dodge Caliber SRT4. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Multipurpose grease
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        Drive socket # 32 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Flat chisel
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Round-nose pliers
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Bush and bearing driver set
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Nippers
                      
                        Wheel chock

Buy tools

Replacement: wheel bearing – Dodge Caliber SRT4. AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Dodge Caliber SRT4 car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Dodge Caliber SRT4 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Dodge Caliber SRT4
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Remove the cotter pin. Use nippers.
Step 7

Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 8

Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening nut.
Step 10

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 13

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 14

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Dodge Caliber SRT4. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 15

Remove the brake disc.
Step 16

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 19

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ABS sensor to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the ABS sensor from the steering knuckle. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 21

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22

Clean the fastener that connects the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 23

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 25

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
Step 26

Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 27

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 28

Unscrew the lower suspension strut fasteners. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29

Remove the fastening bolts. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 30

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 31

Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
Step 32

Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 33

Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 34

Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 35

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 36

Treat the mounting seat of the bearing assembly. Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 37

Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Dodge Caliber SRT4. Professionals recommend:
Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Stop pressing on the surface of the bearing immediately after it has been fitted into its mounting seat.
Step 38

Install the retaining ring on the steering knuckle. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 39

Treat the wheel hub mounting seat. Use a multipurpose grease.

Step 40

Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 41

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 42

Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
Step 43

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 44

Install the fastening bolts.

Step 45

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 84 Nm torque.
Step 46

Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 47

Install the steering knuckle on the CV axle.
Step 48

Install the fastening nut.

Step 49

Support the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

Step 50

Tighten the drive shaft nut. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 245 Nm torque.
Step 51

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Dodge Caliber SRT4 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 52

Connect the lower control arm to the steering knuckle. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 53

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 54

Tighten the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 82 Nm torque.
Step 55

Install the cotter pin. Use nippers.
Step 56

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 57.1

Install the ABS sensor on the steering knuckle and secure it.

Step 57.2

Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 58

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 59

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 75 nm torque.
Step 60

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.

Step 61

Install the brake disc.
Step 62

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 63

Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 64

Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 108 Nm torque.
Step 65

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Treat the steering knuckle fasteners. Treat the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Treat the fasteners connecting the control arm to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 66

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 67

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Dodge Caliber SRT4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 68

Install the wheel.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Dodge Caliber SRT4. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 69

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 70

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 135 nm torque.
Step 71

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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