Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.0 TSI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.0 TSI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.6, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.0, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.0 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
12-point socket #30
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hammer
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 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 – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Open the car door.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the parking brake lever trim cover.
  9. Step 10
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    Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #10.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake drum.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a tap wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  16. Step 17
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    Tighten the hub. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 175 nm torque.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5). Professionals recommend:
    The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
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