Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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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 Megane I Box Body / Hatchback (SA0/1_) and other RENAULT models
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT Megane I Kasten / Schrägheck (SA0/1_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 30
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Circlip pliers
Bush and bearing driver set
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT Megane I Kasten / Schrägheck (SA0/1_). Professionals recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your RENAULT Megane I Kasten / Schrägheck (SA0/1_) 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 Megane I Kasten / Schrägheck (SA0/1_). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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 #17.
  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:
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  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 Megane I Kasten / Schrägheck (SA0/1_). AUTODOC recommends:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the brake drum.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT Megane I Kasten / Schrägheck (SA0/1_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
  11. Step 12
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    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Press a new bearing into the wheel hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT Megane I Kasten / Schrägheck (SA0/1_). Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.
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