Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT 5 Box (238_) 0.8 (2381), RENAULT 5 Box (238_) 1.0 (2382), RENAULT 5 Box (238_) 1.1 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for 5 Box (238_) and other RENAULT models
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT 5 Box (238_). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hammer
Circlip pliers
Bush and bearing driver set
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT 5 Box (238_). Professionals recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your RENAULT 5 Box (238_) 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 – RENAULT 5 Box (238_). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT 5 Box (238_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the hub bearing cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel hub fastener. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT 5 Box (238_). Tip:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
  9. Step 11
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    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
  11. Step 13
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    Press fit the new wheel hub bearing into the brake drum. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.Stop pressing on the surface of the bearing immediately after it has been fitted into its mounting seat.
  12. Step 14
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    Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
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