How to change front wheel bearing on Nissan Micra K11 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN MICRA II (K11) 1.4 i 16V,
NISSAN MICRA II (K11) 1.0 i 16V,
NISSAN MICRA II (K11) 1.5 D,
NISSAN MICRA II (K11) 1.0 i 16V
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front wheel bearing on NISSAN MICRA 2 Hatchback [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for MICRA II (K11) and other NISSAN models
Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Nissan Micra K11 car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Nissan Micra K11 – 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:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Micra K11
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use 12-point socket No.32. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10
Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K11. Tip from AUTODOC:
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 11
Remove the brake disc.
Step 12
Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Step 15
Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16
Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 17
Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 18
Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19
Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20
Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 21
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
Step 23
Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
Step 24
Remove the inner wheel bearing oil seal. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 25
Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 26
Remove the inner wheel bearing oil seal. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 27
Remove the retaining ring from the steering knuckle. Use circlip pliers.
Step 28
Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 29
Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 30
Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K11. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 31
Install the retaining ring in the steering knuckle. Use circlip pliers.
Step 32
Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat. Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 33
Press in the inner wheel bearing oil seal. Use a rubber mallet. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 34
Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 35
Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat. Use a multipurpose grease. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 36
Press in the inner wheel bearing oil seal. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 37
Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 38
Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
Step 39
Install the drive shaft.
Step 40
Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 41
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 42
Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 43
Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 115 Nm torque.
Step 44
Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 45
Tighten the drive shaft nut. Use 12-point socket No.32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 185 Nm torque.
Step 46
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 47
Install the brake disc.
Step 48
Clean the mounting seats of the caliper and its bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 49
Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 50
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 115 Nm torque.
Step 51
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 52
Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 nm torque.
Step 53
Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease.
Step 54
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 55
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K11. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 56
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Nissan Micra K11
Step 57
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 58
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 110 Nm torque.
Step 59
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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