Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.4 i, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.6 i, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.8 i, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 2.0 i, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.9 D, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.9 TD, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.8 i 16V, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.6 i, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 2.0 i 16V, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.9 D, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.4 i 16V, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.0 i, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.4 16V, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.8 T 20V Cupra, SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.6 i 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 Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) and other SEAT models
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 30
Torx bit T30
HEX bit No.H7.
Wheel impact socket #17
Bush and bearing driver set
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Vice
Circlip pliers
Bearing separator
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2) 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 – SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2)
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 5
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2). 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.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the brake disc.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  17. Step 19
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
    Step 20
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  19. Step 22
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 23
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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.
  21. Step 24
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  22. Step 25
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the drive shaft.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  24. Step 27
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    Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
  25. Step 28
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    Place the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub in a vice.
  26. Step 29
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    Clean the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  27. Step 30
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a combination spanner #10.
  28. Step 31
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    Remove the brake disc cover.
  29. Step 32
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    Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  30. Step 33
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
  31. Step 34
    How to change Wheel Bearing on Seat Cordoba 6K1 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Release the vice and remove the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub.
  32. Step 35
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    Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  33. Step 36
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    Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  34. Step 37
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
  35. Step 38
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    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  36. Step 39
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    Pull the bearing inner race out of the wheel hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a bearing separator.
  37. Step 40
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  38. Step 41
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    Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
  39. Step 42
    Changing of Wheel Bearing on Seat Cordoba 6K1 2001 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
  40. Step 43
    SEAT CORDOBA 1.9 SDI Wheel Bearing replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
  41. Step 44
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Seat Cordoba 6K1 1993 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Clean the wheel hub mounting seat. Use WD-40 spray.
  42. Step 45
    Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1.4 16V 1994 Wheel Bearing DIY replacement workshop manual
    Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  43. Step 46
    How to change Wheel Bearing on SEAT Cordoba Saloon (6K1, 6K2) 1995 - tips and tricks
    Place the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub in a vice.
  44. Step 47
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Seat Cordoba 6K1 1996 1.4 16V Wheel Bearing
    Clean the mounting seat of the brake disc cover. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  45. Step 48
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    Install the brake disc cover.
  46. Step 49
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    Screw in the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a combination spanner #10.
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