Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (176) 55 1.1, FIAT PUNTO (176) 60 1.2, FIAT PUNTO (176) 75 1.2, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.4 GT Turbo (176AD_), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD, FIAT PUNTO (176) 60 1.2 (176AP, 176AR, 176AQ, 176BB), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.6, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.4 GT Turbo (176AS_), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD (176AT), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.2 16V, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 D 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

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for PUNTO (176) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 32
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Tap wrench
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your FIAT PUNTO (176) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – FIAT PUNTO (176) – 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 #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear 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. FIAT PUNTO (176)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the brake drum.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT PUNTO (176). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  13. Step 14
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    Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 280 nm torque.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tip:
    The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
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