Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

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

Fig 1: Brake Line Bracket & Bolt

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-- Remove the Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor --, refer to FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSORS -G45- / -G47-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the brake rotor and the brake caliper, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS .

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

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Shield And Bolts

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

-- Remove the nut from the guide link joint pins enough so it is flush with the joint pin threads. 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 T40042.

-- Disconnect the threaded connection -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Control Arms And Bolts

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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.