How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.6 (L48) Vauxhall Astra H
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How to change front wheel bearing on VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.4 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.6 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.8 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 2.0 Turbo (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.7 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.7 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.3 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 2.0 Turbo (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI 16V (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 2.0 Turbo (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.6 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.8 (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.7 CDTi (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.6 Turbo (L48) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # E18
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 32
HEX bit no.H5.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 9
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. AUTODOC recommends:
    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 10
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  9. Step 11
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector.
  10. Step 12
    Remove the ABS wiring harness bracket.
    Step 13
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the brake disc.
  13. Step 16
    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
    Step 17
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 18
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    Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub. Use a rubber mallet.
  15. Step 19
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 20
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 21
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  17. Step 22
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    Unscrew the wheel hub bolts. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 23
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  19. Step 24
    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 25
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  20. Step 26
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    Mount the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
  21. Step 27
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    Tighten the wheel hub bolts. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+45°
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
  22. Step 28
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    Attach the ABS sensor connector.
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