Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Exeo Saloon (3R2) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Exeo Saloon (3R2) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Exeo Saloon (3R2) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Exeo Saloon (3R2) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Exeo Saloon (3R2) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Exeo Saloon (3R2) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Exeo Saloon (3R2) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Exeo Saloon (3R2) 1.8 T, SEAT Exeo Saloon (3R2) 1.6 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

Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT EXEO (3R2). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
HEX bit no.H8.
HEX bit no.H19.
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake caliper wind back tool
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Rubber mallet
Hammer
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT EXEO (3R2). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your SEAT EXEO (3R2) 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 – SEAT EXEO (3R2). Use the following procedure:
  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.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT EXEO (3R2). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT EXEO (3R2). AUTODOC experts 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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use HEX No.H8.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the retaining ring. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the brake disc.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT EXEO (3R2). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use HEX No.H19. Use a tap wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  19. Step 20
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  21. Step 22
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  22. Step 23
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    Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing. Use HEX No.H19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 200 Nm torque.+180°
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SEAT EXEO (3R2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
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