How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing dCi 120 Nissan Interstar Minibus

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How to change front wheel bearing on NISSAN Interstar Minibus (X70) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 80, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCI 90, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 115, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 140, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 100, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 120, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 150, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 100 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

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Wheel bearing kit

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Wire bore brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Electronic spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      ABS sensor grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      16 mm combination spanner
                    
                      22 mm combination spanner
                    
                      10 mm socket
                    
                      E16 Torx socket
                    
                      18 mm socket
                    
                      22 mm socket
                    
                      30 mm socket
                    
                      36 mm socket
                    
                      T40 Torx bit
                    
                      H5 hex bit
                    
                      24 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Ratchet screwdriver
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Mounting lever
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Pin punch
                    
                      Ball joint separator
                    
                      Circlip pliers
                    
                      Bush and bearing driver set
                    
                      Hydraulic press
                    
                      Transmission jack or a second vehicle jack
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Do not reuse the bearing assembly you removed from your NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) car.
The wheel bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out the replacement steps as follows:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel fasteners. Use a 24 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 3

Clean the axle nut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Loosen the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 5

Raise the vehicle.

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Tip:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel fasteners.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the fasteners.
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the ABS sensor fastener. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 11

Remove the ABS sensor.
Step 12

Detach the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 13

Detach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 14

Clean the brake hose bracket fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the brake hose bracket fastener. Use an H5 hex bit. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Spread the brake pads apart. Use a mounting lever.
Step 17

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 19

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

AUTODOC recommendation:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting it from the brake hose to avoid opening the brake line.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging from the brake hose.Do not press the brake pedal after the caliper has been removed. This may cause the piston to fall out of the caliper bore resulting in the brake fluid leakage and air entering the system.
Step 21

Clean the brake disc screw. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Unscrew the brake disc screw. Use a T40 Torx bit. Use a ratchet screwdriver.
Step 23

Remove the screw.
Step 24

Remove the brake disc.
Step 25

Unscrew the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

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

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 28

Unscrew the nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a 22 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint separator.
Step 30

Clean the fasteners that connect the lower and upper ball joints to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 31

Clean the front fastener that connects the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Loosen the front fastener that connects the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a 30 mm socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 33

Unscrew the fastener that connects the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a 16 mm combination spanner. Use an E16 Torx socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 34

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 35

Unscrew the fastener that connects the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a 22 mm combination spanner.
Step 36

Support the steering knuckle. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 37

Clean the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 38

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 39

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 40

Lower the transmission jack or the second vehicle jack by 10–15 cm.

Important!
Lower the transmission or vehicle jack smoothly without jerking it to avoid damaging the vehicle assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 41

Disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint separator.
Step 42

Detach the CV axle from the steering knuckle.

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Professionals recommend:
Make sure that the CV axle is not hanging down.
Step 43

Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Step 44

Remove the steering knuckle together with the wheel hub.
Step 45

Clean the steering knuckle mounting seats. Clean the wheel bearing circlip. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 46

Remove the wheel bearing circlip. Use circlip pliers.
Step 47

Press the hub out of the bearing. At this stage, the inner race of the bearing and the cage with rollers will remain on the hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set and a hydraulic press.
Step 48

Press the hub out of the inner race of the bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set and a hydraulic press.
Step 49

Press the outer race of the bearing out of the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set and a hydraulic press.
Step 50

Clean the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use a wire bore brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 51

Clean the wheel hub. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 52

Press the new bearing into the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set and a hydraulic press.

Important!
When pressing on the wheel bearing, check to make sure it is positioned correctly. Avoid any misalignment.When pressing the wheel bearing in, make sure to press only on the outer race of the bearing.
Step 53

Press the wheel hub into the inner race of the bearing installed in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set and a hydraulic press.

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
When pressing the wheel hub in, check to make sure it is positioned correctly. Avoid any misalignment.When pressing the wheel hub in, make sure to press only on the inner race of the bearing.
Step 54

Install the circlip of the wheel bearing. Use circlip pliers.
Step 55

Install the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub.
Step 56

Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 57

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 58

Install the CV axle.
Step 59

Raise the transmission jack or vehicle jack by 10–15 cm.
Step 60

Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 61

Screw in the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 62

Tighten the fastener that connects the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a 22 mm combination spanner. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 160 N·m.
Step 63

Tighten the fastener that connects the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use an E16 Torx socket. Use a 16 mm combination spanner. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 70 N·m.
Step 64

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 65

Tighten the nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a 22 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 41 N·m.
Step 66

To tighten the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension to load it. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 67

Tighten the top fastener of the shock absorber. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 62 N·m.
Step 68

Tighten the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a 30 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 280 N·m.
Step 69

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

Caution!
Lower the transmission or vehicle jack smoothly without jerking it to avoid damaging the vehicle assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 70

Screw on the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 71

Clean the mounting seat of the brake disc. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 72

Treat the surface of the wheel hub that contacts the brake disc. Use ceramic grease.
Step 73

Install the brake disc.
Step 74

Install the brake disc screw.
Step 75

Tighten the brake disc screw. Use a T40 Torx bit. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 14 N·m.
Step 76

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 77

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 78

Tighten the fasteners of the brake caliper bracket. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 110 N·m.
Step 79

Screw in the brake hose bracket fastener. Use an H5 hex bit. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 80

Treat the ABS sensor connector. Use an electronic spray.
Step 81

Attach the connector of the ABS sensor.
Step 82

Secure the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 83

Install the ABS sensor.

Caution!
To prevent the sensor from sticking, apply a small amount of the ABS sensor grease to its mounting surface before installing it. Avoid getting any grease on the sensor's magnetic tip.
Step 84

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 85

Tighten the ABS sensor fastener. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 11 N·m.
Step 86

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 87

Treat the brake disc surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 88

Install the wheel.

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fasteners.
Step 89

Screw in the wheel fasteners. Use a 24 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 90

Lower the car and tighten the wheel fasteners in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 24 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 172 N·m.
Step 91

Tighten the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 330 N·m.
Step 92

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.
Step 93

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.

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