Front Wheel Bearing Removal & Installation Set for Smart 453 & Renault Twingo III

This special tool set is designed for the removal and installation of front wheel bearings on Renault Twingo III and Smart 453 models equipped with wheel hubs without a through-bore.

Unlike conventional wheel bearing systems, the wheel hub cannot be drawn back into position using a standard threaded spindle after bearing replacement. This set provides the necessary tools to safely remove and install the wheel bearing and wheel hub directly on the vehicle without removing the steering knuckle or wheel bearing housing.

In addition to this vehicle-specific application, the included wheel bearing tool kit also offers broad universal workshop applications for many other vehicles.

Applications

• Front wheel bearing removal
• Front wheel bearing installation
• Wheel hub removal and installation
• On-vehicle wheel bearing replacement
• Professional workshop maintenance and repair

Features & Benefits

• Designed specifically for Smart 453 and Renault Twingo III models
• Allows wheel bearing replacement directly on the vehicle
• No need to remove the steering knuckle
• No need to remove the wheel bearing housing
• Suitable for wheel hubs without a through-bore
• Includes wheel hub pulling and installation tools
• Can be used for various universal wheel bearing applications
• Professional-grade workshop quality

Compatible Vehicles

Renault

• Twingo III (from model year 2014)

Smart

• ForTwo 453 (from model year 2014)
• ForFour 453 (from model year 2014)

Compatible Wheel Bearings

Suitable for wheel bearings as:

OEM Renault / Smart

• 402102481R
• 402101HA1A
• 402101HA9D
• 4533340200

FAG

• 713668330

SKF

• VKBA7065

Important Notes

• The wheel bearing contains a magnetic encoder ring for wheel speed sensing. Ensure the magnetic encoder ring faces inward during installation.
• Clean the water drainage groove before assembly to help prevent premature wheel bearing failure.
• Always follow the vehicle manufacturer's specified torque values.

Reference torque values (Renault Twingo III 1.0 SCe):

• Front wheel hub: 280 Nm
• Brake caliper carrier to wheel hub: 105 Nm
• Brake caliper to carrier: 25 Nm
• Wheel bolts: 105 Nm

Set Contents

• Item no. 117904 – Universal Wheel Bearing Tool Set up to Ø 91.5 mm, 31 pcs, including wheel hub press bolts
• Item no. 117899 – Driveshaft & Wheel Hub Pulling Tool Set, 7 pcs

Original part numbers are provided for comparison purposes only. This is not an original OEM tool.

Procedure (vehicle raised, wheel and brake removed)

1. Loosen the central nut on the inner side of the steering knuckle. We recommend using a counterhold tool (Item No. 115936). It may be helpful to first release the staked locking tab using a screwdriver.
2. The wheel hub can now be removed using the supplied forcing screws together with a slide hammer and wheel hub flange, or by striking it from the inside with a hammer (reinstall the nut beforehand to protect the threads).
3. Remove the inner bearing race that remains on the wheel hub using a suitable puller (Item No. 106651A).
4. Remove the retaining ring using suitable circlip pliers (Item No. 117498).
5. Using an appropriate receiving cup and pressure plate, press the wheel bearing out of its seat (M24x1.5).
6. Clean all affected components and press the new wheel bearing into the steering knuckle using suitable pressure plates, with the magnetic sensor ring facing inward. Ensure the bearing is seated squarely and evenly.
7. Install the retaining ring.
8. Screw the appropriate adapter (M24x1.5) from the driveshaft pulling tool set (Item No. 117899) onto the shaft and use the sleeve and spindle to draw the wheel hub into position. During this process, the receiving cup must support the inner bearing race.
9. Tighten the central bolt, stake the locking tab, and install the protective cap.

Tightening Torques (if required)

(Reference vehicle: Renault Twingo III 1.0 SCe. Always follow the manufacturer's specifications.)

• Front wheel hub: 280 Nm
• Brake caliper carrier to wheel hub: 105 Nm
• Brake caliper to carrier: 25 Nm
• Wheel bolts: 105 Nm

NOTE

• The wheel bearing is equipped with a magnetic sensor ring for wheel speed detection. Ensure it is installed with the sensor ring facing inward.
• Clean the drainage groove to prevent water accumulation and premature wheel bearing failure.