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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL CHEVETTE Hatchback 1300, VAUXHALL CHEVETTE Hatchback 1300 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 CHEVETTE Hatchback and other VAUXHALL models
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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL CHEVETTE Hatchback. List of the tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Bearing grease
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 24
Wheel impact socket #17
Universal puller
Bush and bearing driver set
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VAUXHALL CHEVETTE Hatchback car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VAUXHALL CHEVETTE Hatchback – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – VAUXHALL CHEVETTE Hatchback. Professionals 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 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL CHEVETTE Hatchback
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use a crowbar. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel bearing washer. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
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    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the inner oil seal of the wheel bearing. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the inner race of the wheel bearing from the brake drum. Use a universal puller.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the wheel bearing's outer race from the brake drum. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  16. Step 18
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    Install a new wheel bearing outer race in the brake drum. Bush and bearing driver set.
  17. Step 19
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    Install the new inner race of the wheel bearing into the brake drum. Bush and bearing driver set.
  18. Step 20
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    Treat the wheel hub bearing. Use bearing grease.
  19. Step 21
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    Install a new hub bearing and secure it.
  20. Step 22
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    Install the wheel bearing oil seal.
  21. Step 23
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    Treat the stub axle. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. Use bearing grease.
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