Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO XC60 (156) D4, VOLVO XC60 (156) D3, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6, VOLVO XC60 (156) T5, VOLVO XC60 (156) D4, VOLVO XC60 (156) D3, VOLVO XC60 (156) D3 / D4, VOLVO XC60 (156) 2.0 T, VOLVO XC60 (156) 2.4 D, VOLVO XC60 (156) T5 … 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

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for XC60 (156) and other VOLVO models

Wheel bearing kit

        Wheel bearing kit for XC60 I (156) Petrol (241 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC60 I (156) Diesel (175 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC60 I (156) Petrol (203 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC60 I (156) Diesel (163 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC60 I (156) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC60 I (156) Diesel (181 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC60 I (156) Petrol (245 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC60 I (156) Petrol (306 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC60 I (156) Diesel (150 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – VOLVO XC60. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Drive socket # 15
                      
                        Torx bit T25
                      
                        Torx bit T50
                      
                        Torx bit T55
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Impact screwdriver
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: wheel bearing – VOLVO XC60. AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VOLVO XC60 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 – VOLVO XC60. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
Step 3

Raise the car.

AUTODOC recommends:
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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VOLVO XC60. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 9

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VOLVO XC60. 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.
Step 10

Remove the brake pads.
Step 11

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 14

Remove the brake caliper bracket.
Step 15

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T50. Use an impact screwdriver. Use a hammer.
Step 17

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc.
Step 19

Clean the wheel hub fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Unscrew the ABS sensor fastener. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Disconnect the ABS sensor.
Step 23

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 24

Clean the wheel hub fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 25

Unscrew the wheel hub fasteners. Use Torx T55. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are made as an assembly.
Step 28

Remove the brake disc cover.
Step 29

Clean the wheel hub mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 30

Install the brake disc cover.
Step 31

Install the new wheel hub together with the bearing.
Step 32

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 33

Tighten the wheel hub fasteners. Use Torx T55. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 34

Clean the ABS sensor. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 35

Connect the ABS sensor.
Step 36

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 37

Tighten the ABS sensor fastener. Use Torx T25. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 5 Nm torque.
Step 38

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

Step 39

Install the brake disc.
Step 40

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 41

Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use Torx T50. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.
Step 42

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

Replacement: wheel bearing – VOLVO XC60. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 43

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 44

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 45

Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 46

Install the brake pads.
Step 47

Install the brake caliper and fasten it.
Step 48

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 49

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 50

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 51

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

Step 52

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 53

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VOLVO XC60
Step 54

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 55

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 Nm torque.
Step 56

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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