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How to change rear wheel bearing on FIAT PUNTO (199) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for PUNTO (199) and other FIAT models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 32
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT PUNTO (199). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your FIAT PUNTO (199) car.
- The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT PUNTO (199). Use the following procedure:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FIAT PUNTO (199) - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 8
Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT PUNTO (199). 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 9
Remove the brake pads. - Step 10
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 11
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench. - Step 12
Remove the caliper bracket. - Step 13
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 14
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 15
Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet. - Step 16
Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT PUNTO (199). Tip from AUTODOC experts:Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps. - Step 17
Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench. - Step 18
Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit. - Step 19
Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 20
Install the new wheel hub with a bearing. - Step 21
Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 224 Nm torque.Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT PUNTO (199). Tip:The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin. - Step 22
Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
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