Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.9 TD (159.AQ), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.9 TD (159.AI, 159.BI, 159.CU, 159.AU), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.4 i.e. (159.AC, 159.AX), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.6 i.e. (159.AS, 159.AT), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.6 i.e. (159.AE), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.8 i.e. (159.AN), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 2.0 i.e. 4x4 (159.AP), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 2.0 i.e. (159.AP), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.8 i.e. (159.BY), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.8 i.e. (159.AV), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.8 i.e. (159.AZ), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.6 i.e. (159.AJ), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.9 D (159.AG), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.4 i.e. (159.AC), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.8 i.e. (159.AM), FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for TEMPRA S.W. (159) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159). 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 TEMPRA S.W. (159). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – FIAT TEMPRA S.W. (159) – 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 TEMPRA S.W. (159)
  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 TEMPRA S.W. (159). 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 TEMPRA S.W. (159). 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 TEMPRA S.W. (159). Tip:
    The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
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