Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) 1.8, NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) 2.0, NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) 2.2 Di, NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) 1.9 dCi, NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) 1.6 … 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

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) and other NISSAN models

Wheel bearing kit

        Wheel bearing kit for Primera Hatchback (P12) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Primera Hatchback (P12) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Primera Hatchback (P12) Diesel (126 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Primera Hatchback (P12) Diesel (120 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Primera Hatchback (P12) Petrol (109 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Combination spanner #22
                      
                        Drive socket # 10
                      
                        Drive socket # 19
                      
                        Drive socket # 22
                      
                        Drive socket # 32
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Bush and bearing driver set
                      
                        Bearing separator
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Circlip pliers
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 4

Raise the car.

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). 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 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12)
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the cotter pin. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12)
Step 10

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 11

Lower the car.
Step 12

Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench.
Step 13

Raise the car.

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 14

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12)
Step 15

Remove the wheel.
Step 16

Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the fastening nut.
Step 18

Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

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

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 21

Disconnect the ABS sensor. Use a crowbar.
Step 22

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 25

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 26

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 27

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 29

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). 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 30

Remove the brake disc.
Step 31

Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Remove the cotter pin that secures the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 33

Loosen the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 34

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 35

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 36

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 37

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 38

Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). Tip:
Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
Step 39

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 40

Install the fastening bolts.

Step 41

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle.
Step 42

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 43

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 44

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 45

Remove the steering knuckle together with the wheel hub.
Step 46

Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 47

Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 48

Remove the hub from the steering knuckle. Bush and bearing driver set.
Step 49

Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 50

Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 51

Press out the wheel hub bearing. Bush and bearing driver set.
Step 52

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 53

Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 54

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

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). Tip from AUTODOC:
Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 55

Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 56

Dismantle the inner bearing race that is remaining on the hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a bearing separator.
Step 57

Clean the wheel hub mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 58

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

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). Professionals recommend:
Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 59

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 60

Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 61

Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use copper grease.
Step 62

Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 63

Install the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub.
Step 64

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 65

Install the drive shaft.
Step 66

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 67

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 68

Install the fastening nut.
Step 69

Tighten the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 77 Nm torque.
Step 70

Install the cotter pin that secures the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 71

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 Nm torque.
Step 72

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush.
Step 73

Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
Step 74

Install the brake disc.
Step 75

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 76

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 77

Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 148 Nm torque.
Step 78

Clean the ABS sensor mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 79

Connect the ABS sensor.
Step 80

Tighten the fastener that connects the ABS sensor to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 81

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 82

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 83

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 48 Nm torque.
Step 84

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Treat the ball joint fastener. Use copper grease.
Step 85

Tighten the CV axle fastener. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 294 Nm torque.
Step 86

Install the cotter pin. Use a crowbar.
Step 87

Treat the CV axle fastener. Use copper grease.
Step 88

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 89

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 90

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 91

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12)
Step 92

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 93

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 118 Nm torque.
Step 94

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: wheel bearing – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 95

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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