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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for 407 Coupe (6C_) and other PEUGEOT models

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Wheel bearing kit

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. PEUGEOT 407 Coupe (6C_)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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

Step 7

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 8

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 407 Coupe (6C_). 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 10

Remove the brake pads.
Step 11

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use Torx T55. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 14

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

Step 15

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the brake disc.
Step 17

Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 18

Unstake the wheel hub retaining nut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 19

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #41. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the fastening nut.
Step 21

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 22

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 23

Install the fastening nut.
Step 24

Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #41. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 250 Nm torque.
Step 25

Restake the wheel hub retaining nut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.

Step 26

Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 27

Install the brake disc.
Step 28

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 29

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 407 Coupe (6C_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 30

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 31

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use Torx T55. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 108 Nm torque.
Step 32

Install the brake pads.

Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 407 Coupe (6C_). Tip from AUTODOC:
If going to use the old brake pads, clean them.
Step 33

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 34

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 35

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – PEUGEOT 407 Coupe (6C_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 36

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. PEUGEOT 407 Coupe (6C_)
Step 37

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 38

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 nm torque.
Step 39

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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