Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.4 (L67), OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.6 (L67), OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L67), OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.8 (L67), OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L67), OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L67), OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.8 (L67), OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.6 (L67) … 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 Astra H TwinTop (A04) and other OPEL models

Wheel bearing kit

Cap, wheel bearing

        Wheel bearing kit for OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.6 (L67) Petrol (105 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.8 (L67) Petrol (125 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L67) Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 2.0 Turbo (L67) Petrol (200 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.8 (L67) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.6 Turbo (L67) Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.6 (L67) Petrol (116 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.4 (L67) Petrol (90 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA H TwinTop (L67). 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

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Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA H TwinTop (L67). Tip:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your OPEL ASTRA H TwinTop (L67) 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 H TwinTop (L67).

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA H TwinTop (L67). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Pull aside the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA H TwinTop (L67). 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.
Step 12

Remove the brake pads.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 16

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc.

Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA H TwinTop (L67). Tip from AUTODOC:
If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 19

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #32.
Step 20

Remove the drive shaft.
Step 21

Clean the fastener that connects the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 24

Release the fastener that connects the control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 25

Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle.
Step 26

Remove the drive shaft.

Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA H TwinTop (L67). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
Step 27

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 28

Detach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 29

Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use a drive socket #E13. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 30

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 31

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 33

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 H TwinTop (L67). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
Step 34

Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 35

Mount the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
Step 36

Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
Step 37

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 38

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 39

Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 40

Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use copper grease.
Step 41

Screw the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #32.
Step 42

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
Step 43

Install the brake disc.
Step 44

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
Step 45

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 46

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 47

Install the brake pads.
Step 48

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 49

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 50

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 51

Snap the brake caliper retaining spring back into place. Use a crowbar.
Step 52

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 53

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA H TwinTop (L67). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 54

Install the wheel.

Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA H TwinTop (L67). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 55

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 56

Lower the car.

Step 57

Tighten the drive shaft nut. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 250 Nm torque.
Step 58

Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 59

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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