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How to change front wheel bearing on VOLVO XC60 (156) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO XC60 (156) T5, VOLVO XC60 (156) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) 2.4 D / D3 / D4 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) 2.4 D, VOLVO XC60 (156) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) 2.0 T, VOLVO XC60 (156) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D3 / D4, VOLVO XC60 (156) D3, VOLVO XC60 (156) D4 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D4, VOLVO XC60 (156) T5, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D3, VOLVO XC60 (156) D4, VOLVO XC60 (156) D4 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T5 AWD … 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

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Wheel bearing kit

Replacement: wheel bearing – VOLVO XC60. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Electronic spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #21
                    
                      Drive socket # 8
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Drive socket # 15
                    
                      Drive socket # 18
                    
                      Drive socket # 22
                    
                      Torx bit T50
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Impact screwdriver
                    
                      Flat chisel
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Bush and bearing driver set
                    
                      Ball joint puller
                    
                      Bearing separator
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VOLVO XC60 car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – VOLVO XC60 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 4

Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
Step 5

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
Step 6

Raise the car.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VOLVO XC60. AUTODOC recommends:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 7

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VOLVO XC60
Step 8

Remove the wheel.
Step 9

Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
Step 10

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 14

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

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.
Step 15

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T50. Use an impact screwdriver. Use a hammer.
Step 17

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc.
Step 19

Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 21

Clean the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Unscrew the fasteners of the brake disc cover. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 24

Remove the brake disc cover.
Step 25

Clean the ABS sensor connector. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 26

Detach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 27

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 28

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29

Disconnect the sway bar link from the suspension strut.
Step 30

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 31

Unscrew the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 33

Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 34

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 35

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 36

Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 37

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21.
Step 38

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
Step 39

Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VOLVO XC60. Tip:
Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
Step 40

Support the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 41

Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 42

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the suspension strut. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 43

Remove the steering knuckle together with the wheel hub.
Step 44

Clean the suspension strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush.
Step 45

Clean the fastener that connects the sway bar link to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush.
Step 46

Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 47

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 48

Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush.

Step 49

Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use copper grease.

Step 50

Remove the wheel hub together with the bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 51

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 52

Install the new wheel hub together with the bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a bearing separator.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VOLVO XC60. 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.
Step 53

Install the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub.
Step 54

Fasten the suspension strut on the steering knuckle.

Step 55

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 56

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
VOLVO XC60 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 57

Install the drive shaft.
Step 58

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 59

Screw the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21.
Step 60

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 61

Screw in the fastener of the CV axle. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 62

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 63

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 64

Reconnect the sway bar link to the suspension strut.
Step 65

Screw in the fastener connecting the sway bar link to the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 66

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 67

Treat the ABS sensor connector. Use electronic spray.
Step 68

Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 69

Install the brake disc cover.
Step 70

Install the fastening bolts.

Step 71

Tighten the fasteners of the brake disc back plate. Use a drive socket #8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 72

Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.

Step 73

Install a new brake disc.
Step 74

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 75

Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T50. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.
Step 76

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 77

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 78

Screw in the fasteners of the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 79

Attach the brake hose to the suspension strut.
Step 80

Tighten the lower fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 81

Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 150 Nm torque.
Step 82

Tighten the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.

Step 83

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 84

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.
Step 85

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 86

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.

Step 87

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 88

Install the wheel.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VOLVO XC60. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 89

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 90

Lower the car.

Step 91

Tighten the CV axle fastener. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 92

Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 Nm torque.
Step 93

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
VOLVO XC60 – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and top up if necessary.
Step 94

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 95

Close the bonnet.

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