How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 2.0 HDI Peugeot 406 Saloon
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How to change rear wheel bearing on Peugeot 406 saloon – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.6, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.1 TD 12V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 Turbo, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 TD, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 24V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 3.0 V6, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.2 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.9 D, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 16V HPi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 HDi, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 1.8, PEUGEOT 406 (8B) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a Rear wheel bearing on PEUGEOT 406 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Torx bit T30
HEX bit no.H7
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 41
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Flat Screwdriver
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Peugeot 406 saloon car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Peugeot 406 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Peugeot 406 saloon
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 8.1
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7.
    Step 8.2
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    Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 10
    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – Peugeot 406 saloon. 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.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the brake disc.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
  14. Step 16
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    Unstake the wheel hub retaining nut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  15. Step 17
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #41. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 18
    Remove the fastening nut.
    Step 19
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  17. Step 20
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    Clean the wheel hub mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  18. Step 21
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    Install the new wheel hub together with the bearing.
  19. Step 22
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    Install the fastening nut.
  20. Step 23
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    Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #41. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 275 Nm torque.
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