Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.9 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 16V, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.9 SDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 16V, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 2.0, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.2, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.2, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 TDI, SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) 1.4 16V 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 – SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
12-point socket # 30
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 – SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3). 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 drum. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the brake drum.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use drive 12-point socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
  13. Step 14
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    Tighten the hub. Use drive 12-point socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 175 nm torque.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – SKODA FABIA Saloon (6Y3). Professionals recommend:
    The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
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