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How to change front wheel bearing on Nissan Micra K11 – replacement guide
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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 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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 … View more
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
Wheel bearing kit
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Multipurpose grease
Drive socket # 17
12-point socket # 32
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Bush and bearing driver set
Flat Screwdriver
Circlip pliers
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
- 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 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Micra K11
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 7Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use 12-point socket No.32. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 9Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Remove 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 11Remove the brake disc.
- Step 12Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 13Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 14Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.Step 15Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 16Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
- Step 17Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 18Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 19Unscrew 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 20Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
- Step 21Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.Step 22Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K11. AUTODOC experts recommend:Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).Step 23Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
- Step 24Remove the inner wheel bearing oil seal. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 25Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
- Step 26Remove the inner wheel bearing oil seal. Use a flat screwdriver.Step 27Remove the retaining ring from the steering knuckle. Use circlip pliers.Step 28Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
- Step 29Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 30Press 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 31Install the retaining ring in the steering knuckle. Use circlip pliers.
- Step 32Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat. Use a multipurpose grease.Step 33Press in the inner wheel bearing oil seal. Use a rubber mallet. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
- Step 34Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
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