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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.8 T 20V, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 i … 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 Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) and other SEAT models

Wheel bearing kit

        Wheel bearing kit for Alhambra I (7V8, 7V9) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Alhambra I (7V8, 7V9) Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Alhambra I (7V8, 7V9) Diesel (110 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Alhambra I (7V8, 7V9) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Alhambra I (7V8, 7V9) Petrol (204 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Alhambra I (7V8, 7V9) Diesel (115 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Alhambra I (7V8, 7V9) Diesel (131 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Alhambra I (7V8, 7V9) Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Alhambra I (7V8, 7V9) Diesel (140 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Electronic spray
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Anti-squeal paste
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        Combination spanner #24
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        Drive socket # 24
                      
                        HEX bit no.H6
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Bearing separator
                      
                        Hub slide hammer puller
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Circlip pliers
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Bush and bearing driver set
                      
                        Bearing driver tool set
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9) car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel hub fastener. Use a drive socket #24. Use a tap wrench.
Step 4

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 5

Raise the car.

Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). 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 6

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9)
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Clean the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 9

Detach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 10

Clean the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 11

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 13

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 15

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Professionals 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.
Step 16

Remove the brake pads.
Step 17

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 21

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 24

Remove the brake disc.
Step 25

Unscrew the wheel hub fastener. Use a combination spanner #24. Use a drive socket #24. Use a tap wrench.
Step 26

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 27

Remove the spring washer with a reluctor ring.
Step 28

Remove the wheel hub. Use the hub slide hammer puller.
Step 29

Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 30

Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 31

Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bearing driver tool set.
Step 32

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 33

Press the new bearing into the rear knuckle. Use a bearing driver tool set.

Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). 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.
Step 34

Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
Step 35

Dismantle the inner bearing race that is remaining on the hub. Bush and bearing driver set. Use a bearing separator.
Step 36

Clean the wheel hub mounting seat.
Step 37

Press the hub into the rear knuckle. Use a bearing driver tool set.
Step 38

Install the spring washer with a reluctor ring.
Step 39

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 40

Screw in the wheel hub fastener. Use a combination spanner #24. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 41

Treat the wheel hub fastener. Use copper grease.

Step 42

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 43

Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
Step 44

Install the brake disc.
Step 45

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 46

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 nm torque.
Step 47

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 48

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 49

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 50

Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
Step 51

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.

Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Tip:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 52

Install the brake pads.
Step 53

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 54

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 55

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 56

Treat the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use dielectric grease.
Step 57

Attach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 58

Install the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 59

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 60

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 61

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9)
Step 62

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 63

Lower the car.

Step 64

Tighten the hub fastener. Use a combination spanner #24. Use a drive socket #24. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 200 Nm torque.

Step 65

Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 170 Nm torque.
Step 66

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 67

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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