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How to change rear wheel bearing on Fiat Punto 188 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 16V 80 (188.233, .235, .253, .255, .333, .353, .639,..., FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.8 130 HGT (188.738, .718), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD 80 (188.237, .257, .337, .357), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 DS 60 (188.031, .051, .231, .251), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.4, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 16V 80 (188.233, .235, .253, .255, .333, .353, .639,..., FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.8 130 HGT (188.738, .718), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD 80 (188.237, .257, .337, .357), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 DS 60 (188.031, .051, .231, .251), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.4, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change wheel bearing / hub bearing on FIAT PUNTO 2 (188) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for PUNTO (188) and other FIAT models
Wheel bearing kit
Alternative products

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 188. Tip from AUTODOC:
- Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Fiat Punto 188 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 188 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Punto 188
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Remove the brake drum.Replacement: wheel bearing – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC experts:Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
- Step 9Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.Replacement: wheel bearing – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC experts recommend:Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
- Step 10Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 11Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
- Step 12Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 13Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
- Step 14Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 280 nm torque.Replacement: wheel bearing – Fiat Punto 188. Tip:The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
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