Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.0 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 160 SR, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front wheel bearing on NISSAN MICRA K12 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for MICRA III (K12) and other NISSAN models

Wheel bearing kit

        Wheel bearing kit for Micra III Hatchback (K12) Petrol (80 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Micra III Hatchback (K12) Petrol (65 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Micra III Hatchback (K12) Diesel (65 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Micra III Hatchback (K12) Diesel (82 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Micra III Hatchback (K12) Petrol (65 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Micra III Hatchback (K12) Petrol (110 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Micra III Hatchback (K12) Diesel (68 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Micra III Hatchback (K12) Diesel (86 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K12. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 14
                      
                        Drive socket # 16
                      
                        Drive socket # 17
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        Drive socket # 30
                      
                        Torx bit T40
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Impact screwdriver
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Flat chisel
                      
                        Flat screwdriver
                      
                        Circlip pliers
                      
                        Bush and bearing driver set
                      
                        Bearing separator
                      
                        Wheel chock

Buy tools

Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K12. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Nissan Micra K12 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 K12 – 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 bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 3

Raise the car.

AUTODOC recommends:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K12. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
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 a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening nut.
Step 9

Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
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 #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 13

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K12. AUTODOC recommends:
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.
Step 14

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T40. Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 17

Remove the brake disc.
Step 18

Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19

Disconnect the ABS sensor.
Step 20

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Unscrew the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 23

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

Step 24

Unscrew the fastener that connects the ball joint of the lower arm to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 26

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

Step 27

Unscrew the lower suspension strut fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 29

Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 30

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Step 31

Pull the CV axle out of the steering knuckle, lift it up, and tie it to the body.
Step 32

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the suspension strut.
Step 33

Remove the steering knuckle together with the wheel hub.
Step 34

Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 35

Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 36

Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 37

Dismantle the inner bearing race that is remaining on the hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a bearing separator.
Step 38

Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 39

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 40

Install a new ABS sensor mounting ring.
Step 41

Press-fit the new bearing into the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 42

Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 43

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

Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K12. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure that the wheel hub is positioned correctly. Avoid any misalignment.
Step 44

Clean the steering knuckle mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 45

Clean the tie rod end fastener. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 46

Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 47

Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use copper grease.

Step 48

Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 49

Install the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub.
Step 50

Fasten the suspension strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 51

Install the drive shaft.
Step 52

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 53

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 54

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 55

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 56

Tighten the fastener that connects the lower arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 37 Nm torque.
Step 57

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 116 Nm torque.
Step 58

Install the ABS sensor.
Step 59

Install the fastening nut.
Step 60

Screw in the fastener of the CV axle. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 61

Clean the wheel hub. Use a wire brush.
Step 62

Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.

Step 63

Install the brake disc.
Step 64

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 65

Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T40. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 66

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 67

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 68

Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.
Step 69

Tighten the CV axle fastener. Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 238 Nm torque.
Step 70

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 71

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 72

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Step 73

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Nissan Micra K12
Step 74

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 75

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 76

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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