Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 159 (939) 2.2 JTS, ALFA ROMEO Brera (939_) 2.2 JTS (939.DXB11), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.2 JTS, ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (939) 2.2 JTS

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

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

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for 159 Sportwagon (939) and other ALFA ROMEO models

 
    ALFA ROMEO 159 (939) 2.2 JTS
  
    ALFA ROMEO Brera (939_) 2.2 JTS (939.DXB11)
  
    ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.2 JTS
  
    ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (939) 2.2 JTS

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:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. AUTODOC recommends:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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.
Step 7

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use a combination spanner #13.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

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.
Step 9

Remove the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Remove the brake pads retaining clips.

Step 11

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

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use a drive socket #E12.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 14

Clean the brake disc fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use HEX No.H5.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the brake disc.
Step 17

Clean the wheel hub fastener.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #E14.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 21

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat.Use a wire brush.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 22

Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 23

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 24

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 25

Tighten the hub.Use a drive socket #E14.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.
Step 26

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk.Use copper grease.
Step 27

Install the brake disc.
Step 28

Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use HEX No.H5.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 30

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a drive socket #E12.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
Step 31

Install the brake pads.
Step 32

Install the brake pads retaining clips.
Step 33

Install the brake caliper and fix it.Use a combination spanner #13.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 34

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 35

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Professionals recommend:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 36

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Step 37

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.

Was this manual helpful?

Please rate this manual on a scale from 1 to 5. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us.

How to change: Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon front suspension strut – replacement guide

Free download PDF

14.54 MB
How to change front wheel bearing on Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon – replacement guide

Free download PDF

14.7 MB
How to change: Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon pollen filter – replacement guide

Free download PDF

4.3 MB
How to change: Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon air filter – replacement guide

Free download PDF

3.39 MB
How to change front upper arm on Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon – replacement guide

Free download PDF

15.44 MB
How to change front brake discs on Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon – replacement guide

Free download PDF

10.09 MB

Your profile is your personal assistant.

It can track car expenses, keep a car log and replacement schedule, and save favourite materials, notes and documents

Install the AUTODOC CLUB app!

Your personal car expenses manager, maintenance tips, reminders about upcoming appointments and service intervals, DIY repair instructions – all this on your phone.