Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L08), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L35), OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70) 1.3 CDTI (L70), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L69), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a Rear wheel bearing on OPEL ASTRA H TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Astra H Caravan (A04) and other OPEL models

Wheel Bearing Kit

      OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48)
    
      OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L08)
    
      OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L35)
    
      OPEL ASTRA H Box (L70) 1.3 CDTI (L70)
    
      OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.3 CDTi (L69)
    
      OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48)

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Drive socket # 16
                      
                        Drive socket # E18
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Opel Astra H Caravan 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 – Opel Astra H Caravan. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip from AUTODOC:

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

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use a drive socket #E18.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 9

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H Caravan. Professionals 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.
Step 10

Clean the brake disc fastener.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the brake disc.
Step 13

Unscrew the wheel hub bolts.Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 15

Detach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 16

Remove the brake disc cover.
Step 17

Install the brake disc cover.
Step 18

Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 19

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 20

Tighten the wheel hub bolts.Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
Step 21

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk.Use copper grease.
Step 22

Install the brake disc.
Step 23

Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 24

Clean the mounting seats of the caliper and its bracket.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 25

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 26

Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 27

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a drive socket #E18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 28

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim.Use copper grease.
Step 29

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H Caravan. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 30

Install the wheel.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Astra H Caravan. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 31

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 32

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 120 nm torque.
Step 33

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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