I've been reading a few threads here, but still don't get it... This one has nice photos, but don't quite understand the procedure: https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/302657-replacing-rear-bushes-wheel-bearings.html

How do I actually remove the hubs from the rear axle? I've got some rear road rumble, and when changing to winter tires yesterday I could do an inspection... I will have to remove the rear hub, as the bearing on the right side seems dried out - not loose in any way.

But how do I start? I can get the wheel off, the caliper and the brake disc. That's fairy easy, but then it is a big nut, which will be removed. But then what?

How do I get it off?
Special tools?

And how to I get the new one onto the axle again?

Help...

http://www.torqueitalia.net/forum/threads/2928-Stilo-rear-wheel-bearing-replacment

At post 7, it says "remove the hub". Isn't this a tight fit. After removing the big nut, will the hub/bearing assembly just slide off?

So on, at post 8, is it just a matter of gently sliding the new part back in place?

What about the ABS sensor ring? Is it to be removed from the replaced hub?

If its a new bearing with hub it just slides back on if you bought hub complete with bearing then it should have ABS ring already fitted just remember to torque nut.

bri1232 said:

If its a new bearing with hub it just slides back on if you bought hub complete with bearing then it should have ABS ring already fitted just remember to torque nut.

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I haven't bought it yet, but yes it is the complete hub with bearing. But regarding the ABS ring, isn't it direction specific?

Usually things are either seized or jammed, and I'd fear the bearing would be a nano-fit to the axle, preventing it from rotating on the axle itself.

No pullers or tools at all then. Just a socketset to remove the caliper etc.

If there are no precautions this seems like plug and play.

ive never used puller to remove hub come out ok as for ABS ring I dont think it matters what side.

How did you get on with this? was it as easy as you thought? I may have to attempt this myself soon

Xen said:

How did you get on with this? was it as easy as you thought? I may have to attempt this myself soon

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I am still waiting for the hub to arrive. 250 GBP Norwegien price... So I've ordered one from the UK. The bearing is rather noisy at the moment, so it will be done immediately. Will post pictures.

im in the same situation morty not split mine yet waiting on part still

Another question. All parts have arrived, I have a bearing puller, torque wrench, 32 mm "bit" and patience.

How do I put the hub/bearing back on the axle. Will it just slide on, or will I need to hammer it on. I suspect I need a hollow tube or other tool, just oversized the axle, to be able to knock the bearing into position without destroying it.

You don't need any pullers, the old hub, complete with bearing just slides off and the new one slides back on. Don't knock the bearing or you could damage the magnetic ring.
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Davren said:

You don't need any pullers, the old hub, complete with bearing just slides off and the new one slides back on. Don't knock the bearing or you could damage the magnetic ring.
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That sounds great. I plan on doing it between dropping off the wife at work on Saturday morning, and picking her up again in the afternoon. That means critical deadline where failure is not an option.

does your torque wrench go hight enough? ive got a 150 quid britool one and it dont go any where near the torque of hub nuts

dave said:

does your torque wrench go hight enough? ive got a 150 quid britool one and it dont go any where near the torque of hub nuts

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Think so, I've got this one:

http://biltema.no/no/Verktoy/Handve...oy/Momentnokler/Momentnokkel-70-350-NM-10255/

Rear hub is 250 Nm if I have read other threads correctly. ?

699 NOK = 73 GBP at the moment.

Morty Mort said:

Rear hub is 250 Nm if I have read other threads correctly. ?

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Correct.
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Have you got a really big bar or impact driver to get the hub nut off? It's on really tight and takes a lot of force to undo.

staffordmike said:

Have you got a really big bar or impact driver to get the hub nut off? It's on really tight and takes a lot of force to undo.

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Hm... No, I don't. I have a compressor though, so maybe I should invest in an impact driver aswell. That could be a very vital tip.

I have what we call (directly translated) a "lazy man's arm". An extentable bar angled at the bottom. Something like this:

http://www.bildeleksperten.no/bildeleksperten/bilder/2034.png

.:MW:.

If you have the spare cash to buy a pneumatic impact driver I would get one. I have a big breaker bar and it failed to remove the hub nut on my car even though I put all my weight on it. I ended up paying a garage to do the job!

2 metres of scaffold pole (stilladser) would probably be cheaper.
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Davren said:

2 metres of scaffold pole (stilladser) would probably be cheaper.
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Stillads(er) is Danish.

Shouldn't be a problem at the moment. Our house looks like this right now...

Ha Ha! Some of that should do the trick.