Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXQ1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTS (939BXA1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939BXE1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B, 939BXC12), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.4 JTDM (939BXD1B, 939BXD12), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939AXH1B, 939BXH1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.4 JTDM (939.BXM1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.8 MPI (939BXL1A), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 3.2 JTS (939BXH1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.8 TBi (939BXN1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXP1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXR1B) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing on ALFA ROMEO 159 (939) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # E12
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # E14
HEX bit No.H5.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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 – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon.
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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4 JTDM (939.BXM1B) 2010 Wheel Bearing - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Wheel Bearing on ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2011: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. 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.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Wheel Bearing on Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2007 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 10
    Remove the brake pads retaining clips.
    Step 11
    ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (939AXH1B, 939BXH1B) Wheel Bearing replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    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 #E12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
    159 Sportwagon (939) 2.4 JTDM (939.BXM1B) 2010 Wheel Bearing DIY replacement workshop manual
    Remove the caliper bracket.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2012 2.4 JTDM (939.BXM1B) Wheel Bearing
    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
    DIY replacement of Wheel Bearing on ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXP1B) 2006 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Remove the brake disc.
  16. Step 17
    How to change Wheel Bearing on Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2006 - free PDF and video manuals
    Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
    How to replace ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B, 939BXC12) 2007 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #E14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 19
    Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM (939BXD1B, 939BXD12) 2008 Wheel Bearing replacement: free workshop manuals
    Remove the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 20
    Changing Wheel Bearing on ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939BXE1B) 2009 by yourself
    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  20. Step 21
    How to remove ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4 JTDM (939.BXM1B) 2010 Wheel Bearing - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  21. Step 22
    How to replace Wheel Bearing on ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2011: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
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