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This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C063, C064), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C067), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C06C, C06D, C06K), RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 16V (C060) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing on RENAULT TWINGO 1 (C06) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: wheel bearing – Renault Twingo C06. 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

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Replacement: wheel bearing – Renault Twingo C06. Professionals recommend:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Renault Twingo C06 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 Twingo C06. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
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. Renault Twingo C06
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

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

Replacement: wheel bearing – Renault Twingo C06. AUTODOC recommends:
Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
Step 8

Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
Step 10

Remove the brake drum.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Renault Twingo C06. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
Step 11

Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 12

Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
Step 13

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Press a new bearing into the wheel hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Renault Twingo C06. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.
Step 15

Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 16

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

Install the brake drum and fasten it.
Step 18

Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 170 Nm torque.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Renault Twingo C06. Tip:
The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
Step 19

Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 nm torque.
Step 24

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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