Replacing the rear wheel hub bearing (Opel Kadett D)

Removal

Loosen the wheel bolts. Raise the car.

Remove the wheel.

Press the brake pads, see item 16.9.



Remove the brake drum lock screw.



Remove the dust cover with a screwdriver.

Unpin the trunnion nut and unscrew it.



Remove the hub with the washer from the wheel journal.



Clean the journal and check it for damage, otherwise replace it.



Remove the seal from the hub.

Remove the inner tapered roller bearing from the hub.



Press out the outer race of the inner bearing using a suitable tool.



Press out the outer bearing race using a suitable tool.

If you don't have a pressing tool at hand, you can carefully knock out the clips with a brass punch.

Installation

Wash all parts thoroughly with gasoline, lubricate the bearings with plastic grease (OPEL No.1946254/90001820).

Press the outer race of the outer bearing into the hub using a suitable tool or a pipe of suitable diameter.



Press the outer race of the inner bearing into the hub using a suitable tool.



Insert the lubricated roller bearing into the hub.

Lubricate the hub cavities with plastic grease.



Lubricate the new seal with plastic grease.



Press the seal into the hub using a suitable bushing.

If you don't have a press, you can carefully hammer the seal in with a suitable bushing. Screw on the hub nut.

Put on the brake drum and secure it with a bolt.

Install the rear wheel.

Please note: This does not apply to vehicles with alloy wheels.

Adjust the bearing clearance, see item 13.4.

Adjust the rear brakes.

Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel bolts crosswise to 90 Nm.

Install the rear wheel brake, see item 16.7.