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A video tutorial is available for this replacement procedure.

This replacement procedure can be used for various Seat Ibiza and Cordoba models, including:

• SEAT Ibiza IV Hatchback (6J5, 6P1) 1.2
• SEAT Ibiza IV Sportcoupe (6J, 6P) 1.2 TDI
• SEAT Ibiza IV Sportcoupe (6J, 6P) 1.6 LPG
• SEAT Ibiza IV Hatchback (6J5, 6P1) 1.6 LPG
• SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2
• SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V
• SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI
• SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 SDI
• SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI
• SEAT Córdoba II Saloon (6L2) 1.2
• SEAT Córdoba II Saloon (6L2) 1.4 16V
• SEAT Córdoba II Saloon (6L2) 1.9 TDI
• SEAT Córdoba II Saloon (6L2) 1.9 SDI
• SEAT Córdoba II Saloon (6L2) 1.4 TDI
• SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.8 T Cupra R, (+ 51)

Note: The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

Tools You Might Need:

• Wire brush
• WD-40 spray
• All-purpose cleaning spray
• Copper grease
• Torque wrench
• Combination spanner #10
• 12-point socket #30
• Torx bit T30
• Wheel impact socket #17
• Ratchet wrench
• Hammer
• Tap wrench
• Crow bar
• Rubber mallet
• Wheel chock

BUY TOOLS

AUTODOC Recommendations:

• Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Seat Ibiza 6L1 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.

Recommended Sequence of Steps:

1. 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
   [Image: A car's rear wheel secured with chocks on the ground.]
2. 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
   [Image: A person using a wrench to loosen wheel bolts on a Seat Ibiza.]
3. 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
   [Image: The rear of a red Seat Ibiza being lifted and secured on jack stands.]
4. 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.
   [Image: Close-up of hands unscrewing wheel bolts from a car wheel.]

   Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Seat Ibiza 6L1

5. 5Remove the wheel.
   [Image: A car wheel being removed from the hub.]
6. 6Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
   [Image: Hands cleaning brake drum fasteners with a wire brush and spray.]
7. 7Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
   [Image: Hands using a Torx T30 bit and ratchet wrench to unscrew brake drum fasteners.]
8. 8Open the car door.
   [Image: The interior of a car door being opened.]
9. 9Remove the parking brake lever trim cover.
   [Image: Hands removing the trim cover around the parking brake lever.]
10. 10Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #10.
    [Image: Hands using a combination spanner to loosen the parking brake cable.]
11. 11Remove the brake drum.
    [Image: Hands removing the brake drum from the hub.]

    Tip from AUTODOC: Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.

12. 12Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
    [Image: Hands using a crowbar and hammer to remove the hub bearing protection cap.]

    AUTODOC recommends: Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.

13. 13Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a tap wrench.
    [Image: Hands using a 12-point socket and tap wrench to unscrew the wheel hub axle nut.]
14. 14Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
    [Image: Hands removing the hub and bearing assembly from the car.]
15. 15Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    [Image: Hands cleaning the hub bearing mounting seat with spray.]
16. 16Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
    [Image: Hands installing a new wheel hub with a bearing onto the car.]
17. 17Tighten the hub. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 175 nm torque.
    [Image: Hands using a torque wrench to tighten the hub with a 12-point socket.]

    Professionals recommend: The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.

18. 18Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
    [Image: Hands installing the hub bearing protection cap using a rubber mallet.]
19. 19Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
    [Image: Hands applying copper grease to the hub where it contacts the brake disk.]
20. 20Install a brake drum.
    [Image: Hands installing a brake drum onto the car hub.]
21. 21Tighten the brake drum fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
    [Image: Hands using a torque wrench to tighten brake drum fasteners with a Torx T30 bit.]
22. 22Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
    [Image: Hands cleaning the wheel rim mounting seat with a wire brush.]
23. 23Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use copper grease.
    [Image: Hands applying copper grease to the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum.]
24. 24Install the wheel.
    [Image: Hands installing a car wheel onto the hub.]

    Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Seat Ibiza 6L1

25. 25Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    [Image: Hands screwing in wheel bolts using a wheel impact socket.]
26. 26Lower the car.
    [Image: A car being lowered from jack stands.]
27. 27Remove the jacks and chocks.
    [Image: Hands removing jack stands and wheel chocks from under a car.]
28. 28Adjust the parking brake cable tension. Use a combination spanner #10.
    [Image: Hands adjusting parking brake cable tension with a combination spanner.]
29. 29Install the parking brake lever trim cover.
    [Image: Hands installing the parking brake lever trim cover.]
30. 30Close the car door.
    [Image: A car door being closed.]
31. 31Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
    [Image: Hands tightening wheel bolts in a criss-cross pattern with a torque wrench.]

WELL DONE! ?

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