Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.6 (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTi (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.4 (L35), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35) 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

Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #11
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # E8
Drive socket # 11
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # E20
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Brake hose clip
Brake bleeder kit
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  7. Step 9
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #11.
  9. Step 11
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    Disconnect the brake hose.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
  11. Step 13
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. Professionals recommend:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  15. Step 17
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #E20. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  17. Step 19
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 20
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 21
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    Remove the brake disc.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. Tip from AUTODOC:
    If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
  20. Step 22
    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
    Step 23
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    Clean the ABS sensor connector. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  21. Step 24
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector. Use a crowbar.
  22. Step 25
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    Clean the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 26
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    Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 27
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    Treat the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use WD-40 spray.
  25. Step 28
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    Unscrew the bolt and remove the mounting bracket of the brake hose and the ABS cable. Use a drive socket #E8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  26. Step 29
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  27. Step 30
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    Remove the brake disc cover.
  28. Step 31
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  29. Step 32
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    Install the brake disc cover.
  30. Step 33
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  31. Step 34
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    Tighten the wheel hub bearing fasteners. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  32. Step 35
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    Install the mounting bracket of the brake hose and the ABS cable. Use a drive socket #E8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  33. Step 36
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    Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.+45°
    Replacement: wheel bearing – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC Estate. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
  34. Step 37
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    Treat the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use copper grease.
  35. Step 38
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    Attach the ABS sensor connector.
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