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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Adam (M13) and other VAUXHALL models
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL ADAM. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Torx bit T30
HEX bit no.H5.
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 36
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Hammer
3-Arm Gear Puller
Vice
Bush and bearing driver set
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Bearing separator
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL ADAM. Tip:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VAUXHALL ADAM car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VAUXHALL ADAM – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL ADAM. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unstake the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #36. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL ADAM. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the brake disc.
  16. Step 17
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  19. Step 20
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 21
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 22
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  22. Step 23
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
  23. Step 24
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector.
  24. Step 25
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  25. Step 26
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    Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  26. Step 27
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  27. Step 28
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL ADAM. Tip:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  28. Step 29
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 30
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  29. Step 31
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    Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
  30. Step 32
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    Grip the wheel hub together with the bearing in a vice.
  31. Step 33
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    Remove the wheel hub from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  32. Step 34
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    Pull the bearing inner race out of the wheel hub. Use 3-Arm Gear Puller. Use a bearing separator.
  33. Step 35
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    Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  34. Step 36
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    Unscrew the ABS sensor fastener. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  35. Step 37
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor. Use a flat screwdriver.
  36. Step 38
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  37. Step 39
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    Release the vice and take out the wheel hub together with the bearing.
  38. Step 40
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    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  39. Step 41
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  40. Step 42
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    Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL ADAM. 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.
  41. Step 43
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    Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  42. Step 44
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    Treat the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use WD-40 spray.
  43. Step 45
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    Install the wheel hub on the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  44. Step 46
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    Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
  45. Step 47
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    Connect the ABS sensor.
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