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. .

-- Remove disc brake.

-- Remove the front wheel speed sensor. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Remove the cap bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Bearing Unit

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-- Remove wheel bearing unit.

CAUTION:

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- Faceing 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 .