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How to change rear wheel bearing on SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.6, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 FSI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.8 TFSI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.4 16V, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.6 Multifuel, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.6 LPG, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TFSI … 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 Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) and other SEAT models
Wheel bearing kit
Alternative products

Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
All-purpose cleaning spray
Anti-squeal paste
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
XZN socket bit #14
XZN socket bit #18
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Impact screwdriver
Rubber mallet
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
- Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8) car.
- The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
- Please note: all work on the car – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.Step 2Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 3Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 4Raise the car.AUTODOC recommends: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 5Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8)
- Step 6Remove the wheel.
- Step 7Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 8Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
- Step 9Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 10Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). Tip from AUTODOC experts: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 11Remove the brake pads.
- Step 12Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use XZN #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 14Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 15Remove the caliper bracket.
- Step 16Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 17Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
- Step 18Remove the brake disc.
- Step 19Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
- Step 20Support the control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 21Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use XZN #18. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 22Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 23Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
- Step 24Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 25Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
- Step 26Install the fastening bolt.
- Step 27Tighten the hub. Use XZN #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 180 nm torque.
- Step 28Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
- Step 29Remove the support from under the control arm.AUTODOC recommends:SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
- Step 30Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use ceramic grease.
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