Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 1.4, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 1.9 D, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 1.8, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 1.6, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 2.0, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 1.9 D, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 1.9 D, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 2.0 HDI 90, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 1.6, PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) 1.9 D View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) and other PEUGEOT models
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Wheel bearing kit
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Wheel bearing
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Cap, wheel bearing
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Sealant
Multipurpose grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Torx bit T55
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 36
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Crow bar
Phillips screwdriver
Flat Screwdriver
Round-nose pliers
Bearing separator
Ball joint puller
Bush and bearing driver set
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5)
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use Torx T55. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 10
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    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 306 Break (7E, N3, N5). 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.
  8. Step 12
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    Take out the retainer clip and move the brake hose out of the bracket on the shock strut. Use round-nose pliers.
  9. Step 13
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 14
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    Unscrew the ABS sensor wiring bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 15
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    Remove the bracket from the suspension strut.
  12. Step 16
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 17
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    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  14. Step 18
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    Remove the brake disc.
  15. Step 19
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 20
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 21
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  18. Step 22
    Clean the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the ball joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 23
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    Unscrew the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 24
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    Disconnect the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
  20. Step 25
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use round-nose pliers. Use a flat screwdriver.
  21. Step 26
    Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 27
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #36. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 28
    Remove the fastening nut.
    Step 29
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  23. Step 30
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ABS sensor to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 31
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    Remove the ABS sensor from the steering knuckle.
  25. Step 32
    Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 33
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  26. Step 34
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 35
    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer.
    Step 36
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    Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
  27. Step 37
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    Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  28. Step 38
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use round-nose pliers.
  29. Step 39
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    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  30. Step 40
    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 41
    Treat the mounting seat of the bearing assembly. Use a multipurpose grease.
    Step 42
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    Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  31. Step 43
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    Install the retaining ring on the steering knuckle. Use round-nose pliers.
  32. Step 44
    Dismantle the inner bearing race that is remaining on the hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a bearing separator.
    Step 45
    Treat the wheel hub mounting seat. Use a multipurpose grease.
    Step 46
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    Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  33. Step 47
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    Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  34. Step 48
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    Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
  35. Step 49
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    Support the steering knuckle.
  36. Step 50
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    Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle. Use a hammer.
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