Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Loosen the drive axle threaded connection on the wheel side. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- If installed, remove the nut -4- and free up the coupling rod from the Vehicle Inclination Sensor -G384- -3-.

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-- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nut -1-, remove the coupling rod -3- from the stabilizer bar -2- and pivot aside.

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the control arm from the ball joint.

Applies to Sport Suspension Vehicles: 

-- On sport suspensions, lower the suspension strut. If the vehicle does not have a sport suspension the sport suspension must not be lowered. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, LOWERING .

Applies to All: 

-- Remove the drive axle outer joint from the wheel hub.

-- Secure drive axle to body using wire.

-- Connect the ball joint in the control arm.

-- Install the nuts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove wheel bearing unit from wheel bearing housing.

• The Wheel Bearing -1- Must Face Up In Order To Remove The Wheel Bearing Unit. 

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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.
• Hold the wheel bearing only on the outside.

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