Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing And Installing, AWD Vehicles: Removing

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

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

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the wheel bearing unit from the wheel bearing housing and from the drive axle.

Fig 1: Always Set Wheel Bearing Down On Wheel Hub -2- (Wheel Bearing -1- Facing Up)

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• Never reach inside when lifting the wheel bearing.

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• Hold the wheel bearing only on the outside.

The same procedure also applies to the wheel bearing without a wheel hub.