Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.8 (L48), OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35), OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.8 (L08), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 (M75), OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.8 (L67), OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.8 (L69), OPEL ZAFIRA B Van 1.8 (M75), OPEL Astra Classic Saloon (A04) 1.8 (L69), OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing on OPEL ZAFIRA-B 2 (A05) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. 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

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for ZAFIRA B (A05) and other OPEL models

 
    OPEL ZAFIRA B Van 1.8 (M75)
  
    OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 (M75)
  
    OPEL Astra H TwinTop (A04) 1.8 (L67)
  
    OPEL Astra H Hatchback (A04) 1.8 (L48)
  
    OPEL Astra H GTC (A04) 1.8 (L08)
  
    OPEL Astra H Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35)
  
    OPEL Astra H Saloon (A04) 1.8 (L69)
  
    OPEL Astra Classic Caravan (A04) 1.8 (L35)
  
    OPEL Astra Classic Saloon (A04) 1.8 (L69)

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Opel Zafira B A05 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 Zafira B A05.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

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 Zafira B A05. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 9

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 11

Disconnect the brake hose.
Step 12

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 13

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 14

Remove the brake caliper.Use a crowbar.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. 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.
Step 15

Remove the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. Professionals recommend:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use a drive socket #E20.Use a tap wrench.
Step 18

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 19

Clean the brake disc fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Remove the brake disc.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip from AUTODOC:

If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 22

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.

Step 23

Clean the ABS sensor connector.Use a wire brush.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 24

Detach the ABS sensor connector.Use a crowbar.
Step 25

Clean the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 26

Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 27

Treat the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 28

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.
Step 29

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 30

Remove the brake disc cover.
Step 31

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Install the brake disc cover.
Step 33

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 34

Tighten the wheel hub bearing fasteners. Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 35

Install the mounting bracket of the brake hose and the ABS cable. Use a drive socket #E8.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 36

Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing.Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 78 nm torque.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
Step 37

Treat the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing.Use copper grease.
Step 38

Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 39

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.

Step 40

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk.Use copper grease.
Step 41

Install the brake disc.
Step 42

Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 43

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 44

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a drive socket #E20.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
Step 45

Install the brake pads.
Step 46

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 47

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 48

Treat the brake hose.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 49

Attach the brake hose.
Step 50

Tighten the brake hose fastener.Use a drive socket #11.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 13 Nm torque.
Step 51

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 52

Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.

Step 53

Undo the brake bleeder screw.Use a drive socket #11.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 54

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 55

Bleed the brake caliper system.Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 56

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Step 57

Tighten the brake bleeder screw.Use a drive socket #11.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 58

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a drive socket #11.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.

Step 59

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 60

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 61

Install the wheel.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip from AUTODOC:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 62

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 63

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 64

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Replacement: wheel bearing – Opel Zafira B A05. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 65

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 66

Close the hood.

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