Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Harness Connector And Bracket

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-- Loosen the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Remove the control arm. Refer to CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and the bracket -1- for the brake line and electrical wires from the wheel bearing housing.

-- Remove the Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor --. Refer to RIGHT/LEFT FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -G45- / -G47-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove brake caliper and secure to body so weight of caliper does not stress or damage brake hose or brake line.

-- Remove the brake rotor.

-- Remove the screws -arrows- and remove the brake shield -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Brake Shield

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-- Remove the nut from the guide link joint pins just enough so it is flush with the joint pin thread. Counterhold when loosening.

To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

Fig 3: Pressing Guide Link Joint Pin Off Conical Seat

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-- Press the guide link joint pin off the conical seat using the Puller - Ball Joint T40010A.

-- Disconnect the threaded connection -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm

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-- Remove booth joint pins in the upper control arm -2- from the wheel bearing housing.

The slits in the wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!

-- Loosen the wheel bearing housing from the drive axle splines and remove it.