How to change front wheel bearing on PEUGEOT 406 Coupe – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 1.8,
PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.2,
PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.2 HDI,
PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.0 16V,
PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 3.0 V6,
PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.0 16V,
PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 3.0 V6 24V,
PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) 2.0 16V
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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 406 Coupe (8C) and other PEUGEOT models
Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). Tip from AUTODOC:
Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C)
Step 6
Remove the wheel.
Step 7
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8
Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use Torx T55. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 10
Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
Step 11
Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). 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
Take out the retainer clip and move the brake hose out of the bracket on the shock strut. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 13
Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
Step 14
Unscrew the ABS sensor wiring bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15
Remove the bracket from the suspension strut.
Step 16
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17
Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 18
Remove the brake disc.
Step 19
Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 22
Clean the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the ball joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23
Unscrew the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24
Disconnect the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
Step 25
Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use round-nose pliers. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 26
Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 27
Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #36. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28
Remove the fastening nut.
Step 29
Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 30
Unscrew the fastener connecting the ABS sensor to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 31
Remove the ABS sensor from the steering knuckle.
Step 32
Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 33
Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 34
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 35
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer.
Step 36
Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
Step 37
Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 38
Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 39
Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
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
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.
Step 43
Install the retaining ring on the steering knuckle. Use round-nose pliers.
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
Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 47
Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 48
Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
Step 49
Support the steering knuckle.
Step 50
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle. Use a hammer.
Step 51
Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 52
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 53
Tighten the lower fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 54
Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 55
Install the steering knuckle on the CV axle.
Step 56
Connect the lower control arm to the steering knuckle.
Step 57
Tighten the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the ball joint. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 58
Install the fastening nut.
Step 59
Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #36. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 325 Nm torque.
Step 60
Install a new hub nut cotter pin. Use a hammer.
Step 61
Install the ABS sensor on the steering knuckle and secure it. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 62
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 63
Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 64
Install the bracket on the suspension strut.
Step 65
Tighten the ABS sensor wiring bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 66
Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 67
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 68
Install the brake disc.
Step 69
Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 70
Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 71
Attach the brake hose retainer clip.
Step 72
Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 73
Treat the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a sealant.
Step 74
Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 75
Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use Torx T55. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 76
Connect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
Step 77
Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Treat the steering knuckle fasteners. Treat the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Treat the fasteners connecting the control arm to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 78
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 79
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 406 Coupe (8C). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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