How to change front wheel bearing on Opel Corsa C – replacement guide
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.0 (F08, F68),
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.8 (F08, F68),
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DTI (F08, F68),
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 DI (F08, F68),
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.4 (F08, F68),
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.0 (F08, F68),
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.3 CDTI (F08, F68),
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.2 Twinport (F08, F68),
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.4 Twinport (F08, F68),
OPEL Corsa C Hatchback (X01) 1.7 CDTI (F08, F68)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front wheel bearing on OPEL CORSA C TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Corsa C Hatchback (X01) and other OPEL models
Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Opel Corsa C car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Opel Corsa C – 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 mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Corsa C
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 8
Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Corsa C. Tip:
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 9
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11
Remove the brake disc.
Step 12
Unscrew the ABS sensor fastening from the steering knuckle. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13
Remove the ABS sensor from the steering knuckle.
Step 14
Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 17
Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 20
Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21
Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22
Remove the fastening bolt. Use a hammer.
Step 23
Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use nippers.
Step 24
Unscrew the wheel hub fastening nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
Step 25
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 26
Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a hammer.
Step 27
Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
Step 28
Press the wheel hub out from the tapered roller bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 29
Remove the retaining ring from the steering knuckle. Use circlip pliers.
Step 30
Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Corsa C. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat.
Step 31
Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 32
Install the retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 33
Press the wheel hub into the bearing inner race. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Corsa C. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Stop pressing on the surface of the bearing immediately after it has been fitted into its mounting seat.
Step 34
Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
Step 35
Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 36
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 37
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 38
Tighten the lower fastening of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.+75°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 39
Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 40
Screw the hub nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Observe the recommended tightening torque.
Step 41
Install a new cotter pin of the wheel hub lock nut. Use nippers.
Use a hammer.
Step 42
Install the ABS sensor on the steering knuckle and secure it.
Step 43
Screw in the fastener that connects the ABS sensor to the rear knuckle.
Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 44
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 45
Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 46
Install the brake disc.
Step 47
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 nm torque.
Step 48
Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 49
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 nm torque.
Step 50
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 51
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Corsa C. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 52
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Opel Corsa C
Step 53
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 54
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 55
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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