Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.6 (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.4 (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.8 (L48) 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

Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # E13
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 32
HEX bit no.H5.
HEX bit no.H7.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Hammer
Flat chisel
Rubber mallet
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tip:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 10
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    Pull aside the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Professionals recommend:
    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.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the brake disc.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tip from AUTODOC:
    If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
  17. Step 19
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #32.
  18. Step 20
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    Remove the drive shaft.
  19. Step 21
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    Clean the fastener that connects the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 22
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 23
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet.
  22. Step 24
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    Release the fastener that connects the control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  23. Step 25
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle.
  24. Step 26
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    Remove the drive shaft.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  25. Step 27
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  26. Step 28
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector.
  27. Step 29
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    Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use a drive socket #E13. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  28. Step 30
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  29. Step 31
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  30. Step 32
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  31. Step 33
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    Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing. Use a drive socket #E13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+45°
    Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
  32. Step 34
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  33. Step 35
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    Mount the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
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