Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L481), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L48E), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L482), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L48M, L48F), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L48E), RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) 1.7 (L48N) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for 21 Saloon (L48_) and other RENAULT models
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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 30
Wheel impact socket #19
Rubber mallet
Tap wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). Professionals recommend:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
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