Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.8 (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L69) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front wheel bearing on OPEL ASTRA H Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Astra H Saloon (A04) and other OPEL models
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Wheel bearing kit
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Cap, wheel bearing
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H saloon. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Electronic spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # Е18
Drive socket # 32
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Opel Astra H saloon car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Opel Astra H saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
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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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Astra H saloon
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 7
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    Loosen and remove the hub nut. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H saloon. 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.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the brake disc.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
  14. Step 15
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector.
  15. Step 16
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H saloon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 19
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  19. Step 20
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    Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 21
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #Е18. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  22. Step 23
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 24
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    Treat the wheel hub bearing. Use copper grease.
  24. Step 25
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  25. Step 26
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    Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
  26. Step 27
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  27. Step 28
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    Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #Е18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+45°
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the wheel hub is positioned correctly. Avoid any misalignment.Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
  28. Step 29
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  29. Step 30
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  30. Step 31
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  31. Step 32
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    Install the drive shaft.
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