Wheel Bearing Unit: Removing

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-- Remove drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

Fig 1: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm

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-- Insert both of upper control arm joint pins -2- in the wheel bearing housing and insert the bolt -1-.

NOTE:

This step is necessary to avoid damage to suspension components when loosening and tightening the cap screws.

-- Remove Brake Caliper And Secure To Body So That The Weight Of The Brake Caliper Does Not Stress Or Damage Brake Hose Or Brake Line. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / FRONT BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove Disc Brake.

-- Remove the front wheel speed sensor. Refer to RIGHT/LEFT FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -G45- / -G47-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the cap bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Bearing Unit

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-- Remove wheel bearing unit.

CAUTION:

Avoid contaminating with dirt and damaging the seal when setting down/storing.

The wheel bearing -1- must face up in order to remove the wheel bearing unit.

Fig 3: Always Set Wheel Bearing Down On Wheel Hub -2- (Wheel Bearing -1- Facing Up)
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Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel hub -2-.
Never reach into the inside when lifting the wheel bearing.

Fig 4: Correct & Incorrect Holding Of Wheel Bearing
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Hold the wheel bearing only on the outside.

-- Service the wheel bearing unit. Refer to WHEEL BEARING UNIT .