how to change rear wheel bearing on fiat punto 188
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How to change rear wheel bearingon Fiat Punto 188 – replacementguide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:FIAT Tipo Hatchback (160) 1.4, FIAT Tipo Hatchback (160) 1.9 TD, FIAT TipoHatchback (160) 1.4 i.e., FIAT Tipo Hatchback (160) 1.6 i.e., FIAT Tipo Hatchback(160) 1.8 i.e., FIAT Tipo Hatchback (160) 2.0 i.e., FIAT Tipo Hatchback (160) 2.0i.e. 16V Sport, FIAT Tipo Hatchback (160) 2.0 16V, FIAT Tempra Saloon (159) 1.9TD, FIAT Tempra Saloon (159) 1.4 i.e., FIAT Tempra Saloon (159) 1.6 i.e., FIATTempra Saloon (159) 1.8 i.e., FIAT Tempra Saloon (159) 2.0 i.e., FIAT TempraS.W. (159) 1.9 TD, FIAT Tempra S.W. (159) 1.4 i.e., (+ 136)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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Important!
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REPLACEMENT: WHEEL BEARING – FIAT PUNTO 188.TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED:
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 32
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Tap wrench
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – Fiat Punto 188. Tip fromAUTODOC:
CARRY OUT REPLACEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
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Secure the wheels with chocks.
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Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Fiat Punto 188 car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for bothwheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Fiat Punto 188 – should be donewith the engine switched off.
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Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
3
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
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Unscrew the wheel bolts.
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Remove the wheel.
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Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FiatPunto 188
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Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
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Remove the brake drum.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Fiat Punto 188. Tip fromAUTODOC experts:
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Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
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Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
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Replacement: wheel bearing – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOCexperts recommend:
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Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench.
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Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
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Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
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Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
13
Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
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Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 125 nm torque.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Fiat Punto 188. Tip:
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Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
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The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
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Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
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Install the brake drum and fasten it.
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Tigten the brake drum fasteners. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15
Nm torque.
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Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
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Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
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Install the wheel.
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Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
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Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in thefastening bolts on the car. Fiat Punto 188
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Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench.
Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
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Remove the jacks and chocks.
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