Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6 MultiFuel, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6 LPG, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 FSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing on SEAT LEON 1P1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Wheel bearing kit

Replacement: wheel bearing – Seat Leon 1P1. List of the tools you'll need:

                      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

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AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Seat Leon 1P1 car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Seat Leon 1P1 – 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 mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the car.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Seat Leon 1P1. 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 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Seat Leon 1P1
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Seat Leon 1P1. 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 11

Remove the brake pads.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use XZN #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 15

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 16

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc.
Step 19

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

Support the control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 21

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use XZN #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 22

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 23

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 24

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 25

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 26

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 27

Tighten the hub. Use XZN #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 180 nm torque.
Step 28

Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 29

Remove the support from under the control arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Seat Leon 1P1 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 30

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use ceramic grease.
Step 31

Install the brake disc.
Step 32

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 33

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Seat Leon 1P1. 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 34

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 35

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 36

Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use XZN #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 37

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 38

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 39

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 Leon 1P1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 40

Install the brake pads.
Step 41

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 42

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 43

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 44

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 45

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 46

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Seat Leon 1P1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 47

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Seat Leon 1P1
Step 48

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 49

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 50

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Seat Leon 1P1. 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 51

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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