Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.0 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.6 SR, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing on NISSAN MICRA K12 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K12. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 30
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Circlip pliers
                    
                      Bush and bearing driver set
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K12. Professionals recommend:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Nissan Micra K12 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 – Nissan Micra K12. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 3

Raise the car.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K12. AUTODOC experts recommend:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

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

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Remove the hub bearing cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 7

Unscrew the wheel hub fastener. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening nut.
Step 9

Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K12. Tip:
Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
Step 10

Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 11

Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 12

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 13

Press fit the new wheel hub bearing into the brake drum. Use a bush and bearing driver set.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.Stop pressing on the surface of the bearing immediately after it has been fitted into its mounting seat.
Step 14

Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 15

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 16

Install the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
Step 17

Install the fastening nut.
Step 18

Tighten the hub fastener. Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 175 Nm torque.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Nissan Micra K12. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 19

Install the hub bearing cap. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
Step 20

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 21

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use ceramic grease.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Nissan Micra K12
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Comments – 5

@user_2908869

16.09.2024 16:15

Member

How to back off brake adjuster if necessary to get drum off?
- @Graziana Venturi
  
  17.09.2024 13:15
  
  @user_2908869
  
  Member
  
  Hello and thank you for your question!
  It is necessary to inspect the connection point and the handbrake cable. At the connection point, it should be possible to adjust and loosen the handbrake cable. For further details, please refer to your vehicle’s repair manual or consult your mechanic.
@user_2319118

11.09.2025 16:45

Member

I do not imagine that the bearing requires much force to get it in or out.
- @Graziana Venturi
  
  12.09.2025 09:51
  
  @user_2319118
  
  Member
  
  Many aspects are individual in each specific case.
- @Graziana Venturi
  
  12.09.2025 09:52
  
  @user_2319118
  
  Member
  
  Many aspects are individual in each specific case.

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