Changing the rear hubs - Citroën C2

Raise and support the rear of the vehicle. Release the handbrake. Shift into gear and block the front wheels. Remove the wheel on the side concerned.

Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

Disconnect the handbrake cable.

Using a 13mm socket and a 15mm wrench, unscrew the caliper fixings.

Remove the caliper and use a strap to support it. Do not let the caliper pull on the hoses.

Remove the brake pads.

Remove the disc guard using a 13mm wrench. There are 3 fixing screws.

Remove the caliper bracket held by two Torx T50 screws.

Use a T30 torx bit to remove the brake disc.

The ABS sensor is fixed to the axle by a 13 mm screw.

Remove the dust cover with a flat screwdriver and hammer.

The nut has a notch to prevent it from unscrewing.

Tap outwards to deform the nut before unscrewing it.

Remove the nut with a 32mm socket.

Use a hub puller.

If the inner race of the bearing remains on the axle, use a chisel to pry it away from the axle. And use the hub puller again to remove it completely.

Compare dimensions.

Clean the axle then grease it.

Gently insert the new hub onto the axle until it stops.

Place the nut support washer.

Place the nut and tighten it with the torque wrench, 20 daNm.

Use a hammer and chisel to make the notch in the nut.

Place the dust cover on the hub.

Reinstall the ABS sensor.

Reinstall the disc, caliper bracket and shield.

Reinstall the brake pads and caliper.

Replace the wheel and check for proper operation.