Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 2.5 T AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) V8 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2, VOLVO XC90 I (275) V8 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 2.5 T AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 2.5, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 2.5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D3 / D5 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a Rear wheel bearing on VOLVO XC90 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for XC90 I (275) and other VOLVO models

Wheel bearing kit

        Wheel bearing kit for XC90 I (C, 275) Diesel (200 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC90 I (C, 275) Petrol (243 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC90 I (C, 275) Petrol (209 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC90 I (C, 275) Petrol (272 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC90 I (C, 275) Petrol (316 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC90 I (C, 275) Diesel (185 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC90 I (C, 275) Petrol (238 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC90 I (C, 275) Diesel (163 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for XC90 I (C, 275) Petrol (243 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – Volvo XC90 1. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Combination spanner #10
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Drive socket # 15
                      
                        Drive socket # 16
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Volvo XC90 1 car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Volvo XC90 1 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Volvo XC90 1
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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

Step 7

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 8

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Volvo XC90 1. Tip from AUTODOC:
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.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 9

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

Step 10

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a combination spanner #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the brake disc.
Step 12

Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the drive shaft. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.

Step 14

Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 15

Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 17

Detach the control arm.

Step 18

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 19

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 20

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 21

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 22

Mount the drive shaft into the wheel hub.

Step 23

Tighten the hub. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.+60°

Replacement: wheel bearing – Volvo XC90 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 24

Treat the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing. Use copper grease.

Step 25

Attach the control arm. Use a flat screwdriver.

Step 26

Install the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.

Step 27

Screw in the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle.

Step 28

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 29

Tighten the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.
Step 30

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Volvo XC90 1. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 31

Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.

Step 32

Install the brake disc.
Step 33

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a combination spanner #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 11 Nm torque.
Step 34

Tighten the bolt connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 35

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 36

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.+60°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 37

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 38

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Volvo XC90 1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 39

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Volvo XC90 1
Step 40

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 41

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 42

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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